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Indonesia, Flooding in Halmahera Timur (North Maluku) (7 Aug 2024)

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Maluku Utara, Indonesia

Event Date : Wed, 07 Aug 2024

AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-001246-IDN | GLIDE Number :

Impact Update Date : Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:48:14

Affected Area/s

Halmahera Timur

Description

➢ Chronology:
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12.45 WIT there was high intensity rain and very high water discharge, causing the artificial overflow

➢ Location:
● Maba Tengah District
- Dorolamo Village

➢ Casualties:
● 85 families / 151 people affected

➢ Material Losses:
● 35 houses affected
● 7 public facilities affected

➢ Efforts:
● The East Halmahera Regency BPBD coordinated with the local government and conducted an assessment

➢ Current Condition:
● For now the water has started to recede and the community is cleaning up the remains of the flood, some residents have returned to their respective homes

Source: Mr. Risdiyanto, Staff of the East Halmahera Regency BPBD