Indonesia, Flooding in Mamuju (West Sulawesi)

➢ Chronology: Flood occurred on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 15.30 WITA, Flood triggered by very heavy rain for 4 hours, and overflowing river water at several points in MAMUJU CITY and causing traffic jams and water entering residents' houses.

➢ Location :
● Mamuju District
- Mamunyu Village
- Binanga Village
- Bambu Village

➢ Casualties :
● ±718 families affected as follows :
● Mamuju District
- Mamunyu Village 460 families
- Binanga Village 198 families
- Bambu Village 60 families

➢ Material Losses :
● 717 houses affected (data collection)
● 1 house severely damaged
● 1 road section affected
● 1 suspension bridge affected

➢ Efforts :
● Mamuju Regency BPBD coordinates with the local government, conducts assessments and documentation

➢ Elements involved :
● Mamuju Regency BPBD
● Local Government
● Indonesian National Army/Republican Police Indonesia
● Local communities
➢ Latest conditions:
● Flood has receded
● Road access in So'do neighborhood is impassable

Source: Mrs. Ria Soraya Head of Emergency Division, Mamuju Regency