Declaring a state of emergency in Indonesia after flash floods
Declared Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency "BNPB" Today there is a state of emergency in the province "Siao Islands" and"Tagulandang" and"Citaro" bBoycott "Sulawesi" North, following Flash floodskilled at least 16 people and displaced hundreds of residents.
The head of the agency’s data and communications department, Abdul Mahari, told reporters in Jakarta: "The local government issued a decision to declare a state of emergency response to climate disasters during the period from January 5 to 18, 2026, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Citaro Region No. 1 of 2026."
Searching for missing persons
He explained that the decision allows the authorities to accelerate emergency response operations and intensify efforts in the affected areas, noting that rescue teams are continuing search operations, giving priority to the missing and meeting the basic needs of those affected.
According to agency data as of yesterday afternoon, the authorities confirmed the death of 16 people, with three missing people and a number of injured reported, following the floods that struck the area at dawn. Monday.
Joint emergency teams
The authorities indicated that hundreds of residents were evacuated to safer locations under the supervision of joint emergency teams, while initial reports showed the displacement of 682 people, while the identities of 5 of the victims were officially identified, while the authorities are still working to verify the identities of the rest of the victims.
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