Indonesia, Flooding in Halmahera Tengah (North Maluku)

➢ Chronology:
Triggered by high rainfall intensity on Tuesday, August 6 at 02.00 to August 7, 2024 at 14.00 WIT, causing the water discharge of the Kluting River, Kesayangan River and Jodoh River to overflow, inundating settlements and other public facilities

➢ Location:
● South Weda District
- Sumbersari Village
- Kluting Jaya Village
- Wairoro Indah Village
- Lembah Asri Village

➢ Casualties:
● ±895 people affected

➢ Material Losses:
● 3 access roads affected

➢ Efforts:
● BPBD Central Halmahera Regency conducted a rapid assessment and coordinated with related agencies

➢ Urgent Needs:
● Ready-to-eat food
● Basic necessities
● Blankets
● Medicines
● Baby supplies
● Tarpaulins

➢ Current Conditions:
● Until now, the water level at several points is ± 30 - 50 cm
● Road networks in 3 (three) villages are inundated
● Early Warning Update until August 8, 2024 at 09:00 WIT, potential for moderate to heavy rain

Source:
Mr. Yusri, Head of Emergency Logistics, BPBD, Central Halmahera Regency