Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Puncak Jaya (Central Papua)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain and accompanied by unstable soil conditions resulting in flooding and landslides on Saturday 06 January 2024 Pkl. 18:00 WIT

➢ Location:
Kurage District
• Piliya Village

➢ Casualties:
• 2 people were swept away
• 1 person is still being sought under the name Bertan Wea / 30 years old / Male
• 1 person has been found in MD in the name of Denis Wonda / 26 years old / Male

➢ Material Losses:
• 1 Hectare of sweet potato plantation affected by landslides
• 6o House units submerged

➢ Effort:
• BPBD Puncak Jaya Regency coordinates with the District and other related agencies to carry out searches and collect data

➢ Current Conditions:
• The search for victims who were swept away has now been stopped and will continue tomorrow

Source: Kalaks BPBD Puncak Jaya Regency Mr. Matthew Kiwo, S.E