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National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) reported flooding in Tegal city, Tegal Regency and Brebes Regency, Central Java on 12 February 2018. The flooding was caused by high intensity of rain and overflow of Pemali River. BNPB also reported that the flood has caused 2 death casualties. At least 4 districts in Tegal city have been inundated with water level measured at around 50-150 cm. BNPB spokeperson reported more than 1000 people evacuated. In Bayeman water station, water level measured at 285 cm (from maximum water level of 250 cm). In Tegal regency, six districts were affected, namely Slawi, Pangkah, Adiwerna, Tarub, Kramat and Dukuhwaru. Adiwerna district was the most affected with water level measured at 1.5 meter. At least one house have been destroyed due to the flooding. One school in Adiwerna district was also damaged due to high water level.

Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Flood in Tegal and Brebes
Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
AHA-FL-2018-000029-IDN
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National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) reported flooding in Soromandi district, Bima regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province. Water level has been observed at around 60 cm in residential areas of affected areas. Kananta and Karumbu villages have been greatly affected. In Kananta Village, one of the access bridge between Kananta and Sai villages has been destroyed (see photo). In Karumbu village, hundreds of houses inundated. Despite no death casualties, flood has caused significant damage to paddy field and livestock loos. Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Bima regency has been present on the ground for assessing the situation and providing emergency relief items.

Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Flood in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
AHA-FL-2018-000033-IDN
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BNPB spokeperson reported that flood has occured in South Jailolo district, West Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province. Health Crisis Center of Ministry of Health reported a 60 cm flood was observed by Sindangoli Health Center, as a result of a 2 hours high intensity of rain. Sindangoli Health Center conducted health assessment. Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of West Halmahera stated that more than 200 people have been displaced. BPBD West Halmahera has provided emergency tents and food items for the affected population.

Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Flood in West Halmahera
Maluku Utara, Indonesia
AHA-FL-2018-000028-IDN
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National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) reported flooding occurrence in Jepara and Pati , Central Java on 9 February 2018 from 05.00 UTC +7. In Jepara regency, flood affected Keling, Donorojo and Dukuhsekti districts. Donorojo district was the most affected areas. Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Jepara Regency reported that the flood was recorded at 2 meters height and inundated at least 85 houses. In Pati regency, 225 houses were inundated in five villages namely Bakalan, Kembang, Grogolan, Ngagel and Tegalombo villages. In addtion, 155 hectares of paddy fields also inundated and potential resulting in economic loss of around IDR 449 million. Indonesian Armed Force and Police assisted the evacuation processes. Jepara Regency social agency has distributed food items and water and sanitary support for affected population.

Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Flood in Jepara and Pati Regency
Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
AHA-FL-2018-000025-IDN
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Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported flashflood incident due to heavy rain in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, South Cotabato. As of 5 February 2018, a total of 52 families or 260 persons are still displaced and being served in Region XII. All of which are staying in 1 evacuation center. Four houses have been damaged due to the flashflood. Local government of Polomok, South Cotabato, has provided assistance worth of PHP 8000.

Mon, 12 Feb 2018
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Philippines, Flashflood in Polomok, South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines
AHA-FL-2018-000024-PHL
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Update 18 Feb 2018 = Tropical Storm Sanba (Basyang) felt Philippines Areas of Responsibility on 16 Feb 2018. 1) A total of 57,192 families / 238,068 persons were affected in 517 barangays in Regions MIMAROPA, VI, VII, VIII and CARAGA. 2) A total of 844 families or 3771 persons are staying inside 19 evacuation centers in Regions MIMAROPA, VII and CARAGA. According to the affected population data, the most affected province was Bohol Province. 3) A total of 21 road sections and 7 bridges were affected in Regions VI, VII, VIII and CARAGA. 4) There was no indication that international assistance needed. = Update 13 Feb 2018 = Tropical depression Basyang is now traversing the Sulu Sea after making landfall in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said Basyang, with international name Sanba, has maintained its west northwest direction and is forecast to make a possible landfall over Southern Palawan Wednesday night. Basyang had maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts of up to 60 kph. It is forecast to move west southwest at a speed of 26 kph. Tropical cyclone warning signal no. 1 remains hoisted over the following areas: Northern section of Zamboanga del Norte Palawan, including Calamian and Cuyo groups of islands Southern section of Negros Occidental Southern section of Negros Oriental Scattered to widespread moderate to heavy rains will prevail over Palawan and Western Visayas in the next 24 hours. The Visayas, Bicol, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and Caraga will experience scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rains. As of 4 a.m., the eye of the tropical depression was located 185 kilometers west southwest of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Basyang is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday. = Update 12 Feb 2018 = Issued at 5:00 PM today, "BASYANG" has slightly accelerated while moving closer towards eastern Mindanao. Scattered to widespread moderate to heavy rains will prevail in the next 24 hours over Visayas, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula and the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, North Cotabato, Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur. Residents of these areas must continue monitoring for updates, take precautionary measures against possible flooding and landslides, and coordinate with their respective local disaster risk reduction and management offices. Expected to make landfall in Caraga Region tomorrow morning or afternoon (February 13). Sea travel remains risky over the seaboards of areas under Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS), the seaboard of Northern Luzon, and the eastern seaboards of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas due to the approaching Tropical Storm and the surge of the Northeast Monsoon. Possible raising of TCWS #1 over Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Zamboanga Sibugay and the rest of Zamboanga del Norte and of Zamboanga del Sur in the next bulletin.

Mon, 12 Feb 2018
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Philippines - Tropical Storm Sanba (Basyang)
Bohol, Philippines
AHA-ST-2018-000030-PHL
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Heavy rainfall recorded in South Minahasa Regency on 9 February 2018, 17.00 UTC+8, caused floods and landslides. It affected four districts in the regency, i.e. Suluun Tareran, Tareran, Sinonsayang, Amurang Barat. Around 30 families have been displaced.
The most critical impact was landslide affecting Trans Sulawesi Road, which closed due to two meters height of landslide material along 300 meters of the road. This caused the Trans Sulawesi to be temporarily closed down. In addition 25 houses were damaged due to 1.5 meters of flooding.
Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) mobilized 4 heavy machinery to clear off landslide materials.

Fri, 09 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Landslide in South Minahasa
Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia
AHA-FL-2018-000027-IDN
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Update on 10 February 2018 = 1) Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Jakarta Region reported all inundation have been receded. 2) 1,100 people still displaced to 10 evacuation centers in East and South Jakarta. = Update on 6 February 2018 = 1) Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Jakarta Region reported 11450 people / 7228 families are affected in 20 sub-districts, 12 districts in East Jakarta and South Jakarta. 2) Around 6,532 people are evacuated to 31 evacuation centers in South Jakarta and East Jakarta. 3) Initial estimation suggests thousands of houses have been inundated 4) National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) is supporting BPBD Jakarta and NGOs to assist the affected communities. = Report on 5 February 2018 = From 5 February 2018 09.05 UTC+8, Katulampa Dam has reached 240 cm and triggered Alert Level I (the highest for flood warning level). BNPB advised people in Ciliwung River watershed to be cautions of flooding and landslide risk. The heavy rainfall that started from 4 February 2018 and increased the water volume in Ciliwung River thus caused landslide and floods in several locations in Bogor Regency, Tangerang and Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia. In Puncak Area of Bogor Regency, there were 4 landslide locations: Attawun, Widuri, Gran Hill and Riung Gunung. Landslide block the main access road between Jakarta and Puncak Area from 5 February 2018 morning. Local disaster management agency (BPBD) Bogor, Armed Forces of Indonesia, Police and Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) are on the ground for rescue operations. Regional traffic routes between Bogor and Jakarta are also affected. BPBD Bogor is also assessing the damage on the ground. It is reported that a 20 meters bridge in Mandey, Bogor regency, washed away. The water volume of Ciliwung River also overflow and caused flooding in several locations in East and South Jakarta. In Rawajati and Kampung Arus 2-2.5 meters of floods were reported as of 22.11 UTC+7. BPBD Jakarta Capital Region and other agencies are on alert, advising and assisting population at risk to be evacuated to evacuation centers prepared since the evening of Monday, 5 February 2018. Floods are predicted to inundate riverbanks around areas of Jakarta through which the river flows, such as Srengseng Sawah, Rawajati, Kalibata, Pengadegan, East Pejaten, Kebon Baru, Bukit Duri, Balekambang, Cililitan, Chinese Bidara and Kampung Melayu. BPBD Jakarta reported an estimated of 950 people have been dispaced and total affected population reached 94400. In Tangerang, heavy rainfall also caused a landslide in South perimeter of access road to Soekarno Hatta International Airport. Two persons were trapped in a car and managed to be evacuated after 14 hours rescue efforts by Basarnas. One person injured and the other confirmed dead during treatment after rescue efforts. BMKG stated extreme weather will continue for the next three days due to LPA in eastern part of Philippines and western part of Indian Ocean.

Thu, 08 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Landslide and floods in Bogor, Jakarta and Tangerang
Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
AHA-FL-2018-000023-IDN
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= Update as of 12 Feb 2018 = BNPB spokeperson reported that regional access road between Banjarnegara-Karangkobar still blocked due to landslide in previous week. Debris removal remains a challenging issue due to continous land movement.

= Original report on 8 Feb 2018 =
Heavy rainfall showering Karangkobar district, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia from 8 February 2018 to 9 February 2018 has caused landslide blocing acess road between regency capital with Karangkobar district. There were no casualties and population directed affected by the incident. However, the 217 meters width and 8 meters hegith of landslide causing the regional access road completely cut-off.

Thu, 08 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Landslide in Banjarnegara
Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
AHA-LS-2018-000026-IDN
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In a statement late Tuesday evening, PUB confirmed that the flash flood occurred at about 5.20pm at Seletar North Link on Punggol Barat Island and that it subsided at 5.45pm. Seletar North Link runs through Punggol Barat Island. "The overland flow from the storm exceeded the capacity of the roadside drains, causing the flash flood on the road," said PUB, adding that Seletar North Link saw a similar flood last December. PUB also said it was in the process of constructing two temporary drains to alleviate flooding in the area, one of which will be completed in mid-February. The other will be ready in May. "More permanent drainage is planned in tandem with upcoming developments in the area," it added. In its statement, PUB said Singapore was still "experiencing the northeast monsoon season, which is expected to continue until March". It urged the public to exercise caution and to avoid stepping or driving into flooded areas. It also advised that the public tune in to radio broadcasts or check its MyWaters app for flood updates.

Sun, 04 Feb 2018
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Singapore, Flash Flood in Seletar North
North, Singapore
AHA-FL-2018-000020-SGP
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= Update as of 11 February 2018 = InfoBanjir reported the number of IDPs recorded at 521 (126 families) in 2 evacuation centers, in Kemaskni town. = Update as of 5 February 2018 = Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) and InfoBanjir Malaysia reported floods in four municipalities of Sarawak State namely Kuching, Samarahan, Bintulu and Serian. As of 5 February 2018, 2,320 people (624 families) are evacuated in 20 evacuation centers in those four municipalities. 1) In Samarahan city, 1,154 people (304 families) are evacuated in 8 evacuation centers. 2) In Kuching, 240 are evacuated in 3 evacuation centers. 3) In Serian, 562 people are evacuated to 5 evacuation centers. 4) In Bintulu, 17 people are evacuated to 1 evacuation center 5) In Mukah, 187 people are evacuated to 3 evacuation centers. Six schools (940 students) in Dalat are also affected and had to stopped educational activities in Serawak namely SK Klid/Plajau, SK St John Kg Medong, SJK Chin Hua SK Nanga, SK Kualaya Kenyana and SK Tanjung Pisang.

Sun, 04 Feb 2018
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Malaysia, Flood in Sarawak
Sarawak, Malaysia
AHA-FL-2018-000022-MYS
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Strong wind (angin puting beliung) caused hundreds of houses damaged in three districts of Cilacap regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The three districts are Dayeuhluhur, Wanareja and Majenang.
According to local disaster management agency (BPBD) of Cilacap, as of 3 February 2018, the strong wind has caused 183 houses damaged.
1) In Dayeuhluhur, 161 houses damaged in Data, Hanum, Bingkeng, Dayeuhluhur and Panulisan villages.
2) In Wanareja, 15 houses damaged in Limbangan and Sidamulya villages were damaged
3) In Majenang, 7 houses in Ujungbarang, Cibeunying and Salebu villages were damaged.

BPBD Cilacap distributed relief items and shelter repair kit to the affected population

Fri, 02 Feb 2018
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Indonesia, Strong Wind in Cilacap
Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
AHA-TO-2018-000021-IDN
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National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) and Ministry of Health reported strong wind that created damages in four districts in Pangandaran regency, West Java on 26 January 2018, 18.00 UTC+7. It is reported that 94 families / 376 persons were affected in Parigi, Cijulang, Cigugur and Pangandaran districts. The strong wind caused various light damage in residents houses and buildings.

Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Indonesia, Strong wind in Pangandaran
Jawa Barat, Indonesia
AHA-TO-2018-000018-IDN
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National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) spokeperson reported damaging strong wind in Cilacap regency, Central Java province on 26 January 2018. Cilacap office of Agency for Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics reported the wind was recorded around 78 kph.

The strong wind damaged 135 houses in Nusawungu, Maos, Binangun, Adipala, Sampang and Kroya districts. As of 27 January 2018, local disaster management agency (BPBD) was still assessing the damage and provided assistance.

Fri, 26 Jan 2018
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Indonesia, Strong wind in Cilacap
Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
AHA-TO-2018-000019-IDN
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National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) spokeperson reported strong wind (puting beliung) affecting Sragen regency, Central Java Province. Initial report suggests 70 houses have been damaged in two districts. By 27 January 2018, affected families started to fix their houses with the help of BPBD Sragen, military and police.

Fri, 26 Jan 2018
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Indonesia, Strong wind in Sragen
Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
AHA-TO-2018-000017-IDN
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Update as of 26 January 2018 = National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) reported: 1) In total 73 districts in 9 cities/regencies of 3 provinces (Banten, West Java and Jakarta) were affected. 2) 11 persons injured 3) 2,760 houses damaged; 291 heavy damage, 575 moderate damage, 1,894 light damage. 3a) Cianjur regency: 13 houses damaged 3b) Sukabumi regency: 1,525 houses damaged 3c) Bogor regency: 89 houses damaged 3d) Bogor city: 3 houses damaged 3e) Pandeglang regency: 8 houses damaged 3f) Lebak regency: 1,118 houses damaged 3g) Serang regency: 4 houses damaged 4) Damage on public facilities: 7 religious facilities, 2 health facilities, 17 education facilities, 6 government buildings and 63 other public facilities. 5) Official Emergency response period: 23 January to 5 February 2018. 6) BNPB continues to provide assistance. Head of BNPB Willem Rampangilei has handed over logistics assistance in the value of Rp. 302.9 million to Lebak BPBD in the form of 25 packs clothing, 20 plastic sheet rolls, 3,000 pieces of plastic bags, 5 sheet body bags, 300 school supplies packages, 160 cutlery packages, 140 recreational packages, 40 family kitchen kits, 45 packages of kids ware, 10 packages of family kit and 10 packages of family health kit. The Head of BNPB continues monitoring the impact and earthquake response in Lebak District. 7) BNPB emphasizes that the local government is the key actor for emergency response, provision of logistics for the affected people and compilation data on damaged houses and building for further immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction. = Original report = Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 13:34:53 pm, South Indian Ocean Java region rocked by tectonic earthquake. The BMKG analysis shows that the earthquake of magnitude M = 6.1 occurs with epicenter coordinates at 7.23 LS and 105.9 BT, or precisely located at sea at 43 km south of Muarabinuangeun City, Lebak District, Banten Province at depth of 61 km . The impact of earthquakes depicted by the BMKG shakemap map shows that the impact of earthquake in the form of potential shocks is felt in Jakarta, South Tangerang, Bogor, II SIG-BMKG (IV-V MMI). This southern-Java-Bali-Nusa Tenggara earthquake is classified as a shallow depth of earthquake due to Indo-Australian subduction activity under the Eurasian Shelf. Until around 13:46 pm, the monitoring results BMKG has not shown any activity aftershock earthquake ( aftershock ). To the people around the area of ​​Cilangkahan Regency are encouraged to remain calm and not be affected by issues that can not be justified truth. * Jakarta, January 23, 2018

Fri, 26 Jan 2018
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Indonesia, Banten Earthquake
Banten, Indonesia
AHA-EQ-2018-000016-IDN
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Alert Level 3 Status was raised by PHIVOLCS at Barangay Agbatuan, Dumarao, Capiz last January 15, 2018, 14:30 UTC+8. There was critical ground movement and evacuation of household at risk was done. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported 170 persons (34 families) were affected by the landslide. The affected families were staying outside of evacuation center with families or friends. The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of the DSWD-DReAMB is continuously coordinating with DSWD-FO VI for significant reports on the status of displacement and assistance and relief efforts.

Fri, 26 Jan 2018
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Philippines, Landslide in Dumarao, Capiz
Capiz, Philippines
AHA-LS-2018-000015-PHL
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As of 13 January 2018, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported a total of 60950 persons (13685 families) in 24 municipalities of Camarines Sur (Region V) were affected due to flooding. Flooding were also reported in provinces of Catanduanes , Negros Occidental (with one case of landslide) and Capiz; despite not affecting any inhabitants. The flood was resulted from Tail-end of a Cold Front (TECF), which brought heavy rainfall. A total of 31 persons were reported missing, from provinces of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes. In terms of public facilities, all schools in Camarines Sur were also suspended due to the event. Some regional roads were also partially affected in provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes.

Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Philippines, Floods in Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur, Philippines
AHA-FL-2018-000013-PHL
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Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) spokeperson reported landslide that affected 4 villages in Cilebak district, Kuningan regency, West Java Province. The landslide occurred on 8 January 2018 affecting 129 persons (44 families). In total 42 houses were affected, with 4 houses heavily damaged and 8 houses moderately damaged. It also cut off access road between Cilebak and Ciwaru districts. As of 14 January 2018, Kuningan regency local disaster management office (BPBD), Indonesian Army and Police have managed to open the affected Cilebak-Ciwaru access road.

Mon, 15 Jan 2018
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Indonesia, Landslide in Kuningan regency
Jawa Barat, Indonesia
AHA-LS-2018-000008-IDN
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Singapore‘ National water agency reported flash flood in nine locations across eastern part of the country. The nine locations are: Tampines Road (opposite Jalan Teliti); Tampines Avenue 12 (opposite Tampines Eco Green); Arumugam Road; The junction of Sims Avenue and Eunos Road 8; The junction of Sims Avenue and Tanjong Katong Road; Jalan Nipah; The junction of Bedok Road and New Upper Changi Road; The junction of Upper Changi Road and Bedok North Avenue 4. There were no fatalities and displacement reported due to flash flood. Potentially, Widespread rain was due to the prevailing northeast monsoon, aggravated by the development of a Sumatra squall over the Straits of Malacca which moved eastwards. Water Agency PUB stated that floods in New Upper Changi Road and Upper Changi Roadl lead to Bedok Canal are subject to tidal influence. Response: 1) Firefighters from Changi Fire Station supported Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to reorganize traffic affected by flash flood. 2) PUB‘ MyWater app provides information of locations of flooded locations, water levels in canals and drains and television images 3) National Environment Agency (NEA) provides weather outlook and tide information.

Thu, 11 Jan 2018
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Singapore, Flash flood in eastern part
, Singapore
AHA-FL-2018-000009-SGP

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