Indonesia, Flooding in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan Province

Floods in Kab. Penajam Paser Utara, Prov. East Kalimantan Chronology: • Due to moderate rain that occurred since September 6, 2020 • Floods began to occur on Monday, September 7, 2020, Pkl. 12.00 WIB • Flood sent from the upstream area of ​​the Sesulu River • Tide Location: Kec. Waru Ex. Waru Ds. Previously Fatalities : • There are victims who took refuge in a relative / neighbor‘ house (data collection) • 4 People Fleeing at Sesulu Village Office • 46 households affected Material Disadvantages: • ± 46 housing units affected • ± 20 Ha of visible rice fields • TMA 20-60 cm Effort : • TRC BPBD Kab. Penajam Paser Utara conducted rapid assessments, coordinated with related agencies and together with the joint team carried out the evacuation of victims State of the art: • Currently Pkl. 20.00 WIB sunny weather • Floods still persist • TMA 15-20 cm in the community house Source: Mrs. Lala Head of Logistics BPBD Kab. North Paser Sharpener