Indonesia, Flooding in Halmahera Timur (North Maluku)

➢ Chronology:
Triggered by high rainfall intensity on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 15.40 WIT, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, the Sangaji River overflowed, causing flooding

➢ Location:
● Kota Maba District
- Soa Gimalaha Village

➢ Casualties:
- ± 50 families evacuated

➢ Material Losses:
- ± 40 houses affected

➢ Efforts:
● The East Halmahera Regency BPBD coordinates with related Regional Apparatus Organizations, Conducts data collection
● Provides Disaster Education &
appeals
● Helps secure the community to evacuate

➢ Elements Involved:
- BPBD Quick Reaction Team
- Bhabinkamtibmas
- Babinsa
- Civil Service Police Unit and Fire Department
- Community Affected

➢ Urgent Needs:
● Immediately create a drainage channel so that water does not stagnate

➢ Current Condition:
● Flooding is still ongoing

Source: Mr. Risdiyanto, BPBD Staff of East Halmahera Regency