Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 6:10 am
United Nations agencies in Timor-Leste are
supporting response efforts, as floods and landslides left
widespread damage across the country, including in the
capital, Dili.
According to media reports, at
least 21 people died in the country and many more are
missing. Large parts of Dili are inundated, with water
levels as high as two meters reported in some
neighbourhoods.
Severe damage has also been reported
to critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges and
medical centres. Communication networks and electricity are
said to be disrupted in some of the worst affected
areas.
Roy Trivedy, UN Resident Coordinator in
Timor-Leste said