Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (30 March to 5 April 2021)
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INDONESIA/TIMOR-LESTE
Timor-Leste and Indonesia’s southern-most province of East Nusa Tenggara have been hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods following heavy rains and strong winds brought by tropical cyclone Seroja.
In Indonesia, at least 86 people have died, 70 are missing and 35 have been injured following heavy rains and flash floods, The figures will likely change as rapid assessments continue.
The storm triggered flash floods in Adonara Island, East Flores Regency, causing 44 deaths and leaving tens of people missing or injured.
Floods are also reported in other regencies, with waves up to 6m high reported along the southern coasts of Timor Island. In the province of West Nusa Tenggara, more than 25,000 people are reported to be directly affected by flooding. Many roads are cut off due to landslides, and electricity is interrupted in many areas. Emergency response, including food, blankets and COVID-19 testing kits, is being provided by local, provincial and national governments, and non-governmental partners.