Indonesia, Flood and Landslide in Mimika Regency (Central Papua)

➢ Chronology:
As a result of high rainfall for 3 (three) consecutive days, since July 11, 2024, which poured over Tembagapura District and its surroundings, resulting in flooding and landslides in 4 villages, namely, Banti Satu Village, Dua Village, Opitawak Village, and Utikini Lama Village.

➢ Location :
● Tembagapura District
- Waa Village (Banti Satu)
- Banti Dua Village
- Opitawak Village
- Utikini Lama Village

➢ Casualties :
Flood:
1,014 families / 3,265 people affected, with the following details:
- Waa Village (Banti Satu): 200 families / 1,000 people
- Banti Dua Village: 331 families / 1,125 people
- Opitawak Village: 483 families / 1,140 people

Landslide:
7 people died, with the following details:
- Utikini Lama Village: 7 people died,
list of names attached:
- Mr. Alex Dang (male, 40 years old)
- Mr. Eminus Dang (male, 30 years old)
- Mr. Atiu Wamang (male, 30 years old)
- Mr. Demiante Numang (male, 30 years old)
- Ms. Mina Kogoya (female, 30 years old)
- Mr. Pekinus Wamang (male, 5 years old)
- Ms. Alince Dang (female, 5 years old)

➢ Material Losses:
- 1 access road cut off by landslide material

➢ Efforts:
● Emergency Status (Emergency Declaration Letter: available, Decree: not yet available)
● The BPBD Rapid Reaction Team (TRC) and the Social Service (Tagana) conducted an assessment and coordinated with the village apparatus, the local district, and PT. Freeport Indonesia.
● The Social Service provided assistance in the form of food supplies to families of victims of natural disasters and landslides.
● The BNPB Team coordinated with the Mimika Regency BPBD.

➢ Urgent Needs:
● Foodstuffs (BPBD stock is running low)

➢ Current Conditions:
● Weather: Moderate-Heavy Rain
● Social Activities: Normal

Source: Head of Mimika Regency BPBD, Head of Mimika Regency Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Division, BNPB Deputy 3 PDB Team