Indonesia, Floods in Malinau (North Kalimantan)

Floods in Malinau Regency, North Kalimantan Province
➢ Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain that occurred from Tuesday, March 17, 2026 until the early hours of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, causing the Mentarang River, Malinau River, Sesayap River, and Bengalun River to overflow with materials such as wood, twigs, mud, and sand, causing flooding in several villages and sub-districts in Malinau Regency on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 01:50 WITA.
➢ Location: (5 sub-districts / 13 villages) ● Malinau Kota District - Malinau Kota Village - Pelita Kanaan Village - Malinau Hulu Village ● North Malinau District - Malinau Seberang Village - Respen Tubu Village - Seimenggaris Village
● West Malinau District - Malinau Tanjung Ladang - Long Kenipe Village - Taras Village ● Mentarang District - Lidung Kemenci Village ● South Downstream Malinau District - Long Adiu Village - Setarap Village - Setulang Village
➢ Fatalities: ● ± 4,962 families / 42,870 people affected
➢ Material Losses: ● ± 4,962 houses affected ● ± 23 education facilities affected ● ± 10 educational facilities affected ● ± 10 offices affected ➢ Efforts: ● Malinau Regency BPBD coordinates with related agencies ● Conducts assessment
➢ Elements Involved: ● Malinau Regency BPBD Malinau ● TNI ● POLRI ● Transportation Agency ● Public Order Agency ● Sub-district Fire Department ● Village Government ● Community
➢ Current Condition: Friday, March 20, 2026 ● Floodwaters have receded ● Residents have returned to their normal activities
➢ Documentation: Source Link: Ms. Sherly, Head of Emergency Section, BPBD, Malinau Regency