Indonesia, Flooding in West Seram Regency (Maluku)
Aug 17, 2022 15:59
Sep 27, 2026 15:21
Location
Coordinate:
-3.1271126815089, 128.31956531335
Administrative:
Maluku, Indonesia
Affected Area:
Maluku
Hazard
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- Maximum Flood Depth (cm) = fill value here
Description
JAKARTA – Floods hit Eti Village, West Seram District, West Seram Regency, Maluku Province on Wednesday (17/8) in the morning. The incident occurred due to the overflow of the Eti River after a high-intensity rain occurred at 01.00 local time.
Based on a report received by the BNPB Operations Control Center (Pusdalops) on Wednesday (17/8) at 18.00 WIB, the flood had receded at all points of the incident. It was recorded that 115 families / 575 people were affected by the flood with a height of 45 centimeters, besides that it also submerged 105 housing units in Eti Village. There were no reports of casualties or residents who were displaced as a result of this incident.
At the time of the incident, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of West Seram Regency went directly to the location of the incident to carry out disaster management and coordinate with the local government in further handling efforts that needed to be done.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a weather forecast for Maluku Province, on Thursday (18/8) and Friday (19/8) there will be sunny weather to light rain. Meanwhile, the results of a study from BNPB's inaRISK, the West Seram Regency area has a medium and high level of flood risk in all sub-districts in the region.
Even though the weather forecast is starting to improve, BNPB still appeals to local governments and the public to increase their preparedness for flood threats, especially for residents living around watersheds. The public is expected to continue to monitor weather information from relevant agencies and pay attention to natural signs. If it rains with high intensity, it will continue for one hour to carry out self-evacuation to a safe place.
Based on a report received by the BNPB Operations Control Center (Pusdalops) on Wednesday (17/8) at 18.00 WIB, the flood had receded at all points of the incident. It was recorded that 115 families / 575 people were affected by the flood with a height of 45 centimeters, besides that it also submerged 105 housing units in Eti Village. There were no reports of casualties or residents who were displaced as a result of this incident.
At the time of the incident, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of West Seram Regency went directly to the location of the incident to carry out disaster management and coordinate with the local government in further handling efforts that needed to be done.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a weather forecast for Maluku Province, on Thursday (18/8) and Friday (19/8) there will be sunny weather to light rain. Meanwhile, the results of a study from BNPB's inaRISK, the West Seram Regency area has a medium and high level of flood risk in all sub-districts in the region.
Even though the weather forecast is starting to improve, BNPB still appeals to local governments and the public to increase their preparedness for flood threats, especially for residents living around watersheds. The public is expected to continue to monitor weather information from relevant agencies and pay attention to natural signs. If it rains with high intensity, it will continue for one hour to carry out self-evacuation to a safe place.
Impact Statistic
0
Dead
0
Missing
0
Injured
575
Affected Person
0
Displaced
Human SADDD
- Dead -
- Missing -
- Injured -
- Affected Person 575
- Affected Family 115
- Internaly Displaced People -
- Refugees -
- Evacuation Center (in Country) -
- Evacuation Center (out Of Country) -
House
- Affected Houses 105
- Damage Partial -
- Totally Damage -
Infrastructure
- Bridges -
- Number of Roads -
- Road Distance (km) -
Public
- Schools -
- Health -
- Government Office / Public Facilities -
- Settlements -
- Worship Places -
- Others -
General
Cost
- Local Currency 0.00
- Cost of Damages -
- Cost of Damages (USD) -
- Cost of Assistance -
- Cost of Assistance (USD) -
Agricultural
- Rice Field -
- Other Crops -
- Fish Ponds -
- Cattle -
- Poultries -
- Livestock -
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