Indonesia, Flooding in Melawi (West Kalimantan)

➢ Chronology: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 19.30 WIB, a flood occurred triggered by high rainfall so that the Melawi River overflowed and inundated residents' houses and several public facilities and road access

➢ Location:
● Menukung District
- Menukung City Village
- Batu Badak Village

➢ Casualties:
● ± 377 families affected

➢ Material Losses:
● ± 400 houses affected (in data collection)

➢ Efforts:
● The Regency Government took steps by coordinating to utilize existing resources (Government, Community, Mass Organizations and Private Parties).
● Conducting cross-sector coordination regarding the availability of flood management budget.
● The BPBD Team monitored and evaluated flood conditions
➢ Elements Involved:
● BPBD Team of Kab. Melawi
● Menukung Sub-district Head
● Menukung City Village Apparatus
● Batu Badak Village Apparatus

➢ Field Constraints:
● Limited stock of goods that can be distributed to flood victims

➢ Current Condition:
● Current condition on Friday, August 23, 2004 at 19.00 WIB, the flood is still submerging residents' houses and the water level is still rising

Source: Mr. Arif Santoso, Head of BPBD Melawi Regency