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ACTNews, SIGI – On Friday (7/10), heavy rain in Olobaju Village, Sigi Biromaru
Subdistrict, Sigi Regency, caused the Wuno River to overflow. Several houses
along the river banks were flooded. Three houses were washed away. Some other
houses suffer moderate to heavy damages. Dozens of residents had to flee to
relatives' homes. One resident was rushed to hospital after being swept away by
the flood.
ACT Central
Sulawesi Emergency Response Team has deployed its volunteers to evacuate the
victims and to perform assessment of the victims’ needs. On Sunday (7/12), ACT delivered
basic needs for the victims.
Wandi, an MRI
Central Sulawesi volunteer, said that the locals couldn’t save any of their
belongings. They can’t salvage their kitchen utensils, clothes, and other items.
They also depend on aid to have their needs met.
"ACT and
MRI distributed blankets, clothes, mattresses, pillows as well as insect
repellent spray to the evacuees. They are in need of these items because they
carried nothing but the clothes on their backs,” explained Wandi.
Banti, one of
the residents, was grateful for the assistance that ACT provided. He added that
they also need baby supplies and equipment. Many of their belongings have been
washed away. "Kitchen utensils, pieces of furniture, mattresses, chairs
and other items were washed away. A mattress will be very beneficial for us. At
least we can sleep more comfortably," said Banti, Sunday (7/12).
Currently, the
flood victims are still in need of aid. Based on the team’s assessment, the
flood damaged five hectares of plantations, leading to crop failure and severe
economic impact. []
