Latest Data On Flood Victims In NTT: 84 People Died, 71 People Disappeared

JAKARTA - Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Doni Monardo explained the progress of the evacuation of flood victims in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Currently, 84 people have died. There are 71 people still missing and are in search.

"This is a huge number. Let us pray to the victims who have died so that they will have the best place in the side of Almighty God and their families will be given courage," said Doni Monardo in a virtual coordination meeting, Monday, April 5.

Doni said the first step by the team in the field, local government, health workers and local volunteers was to find and find bodies. In addition, providing care for injured victims.

Tonight, BNPB and the Ministry of Social Affairs have distributed a number of logistical support to Adonara Island and Lembata. In addition, a number of public kitchens have been prepared which the team opened at the evacuation posts.

"Transportation of cargo planes will be proposed tomorrow. We prioritize in refugee areas to get minimum basic needs and medical support," he said.

Doni Monardo ordered his staff to deploy helicopters to the locations affected by the flood disaster in the regency / city of East Nusa Tenggara.

"We have ordered to send helicopters to help the efforts to accelerate flood management in NTT," said Doni.

In total, there were three helicopters deployed. Doni said two helicopters would be used to distribute logistical assistance in several isolated villages due to closed road access.

Meanwhile, another helicopter transports medical personnel to a number of emergency post points, which are then used to accommodate residents who need emergency help, especially vulnerable groups.

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, there were 10 districts and 1 city that were affected by flooding in NTT and NTB. These areas are Kupang City, East Flores Regency, Central Malacca Regency, Lembata Regency, Ngada Regency, Alor Regency, East Sumba Regency, Rote Ndao Regency, Sabu Raijua Regency, South Central Timor Regency, and Ende Regency.