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Budget slashed for Basarnas despite disaster surge

Society 2 months ago

Budget slashed for Basarnas despite disaster surge

Ministries and agencies have been ordered to cut budgets to make room for areas that President Prabowo Subianto has prioritized, such as his flagship free meals programs and higher defense spending.

BNPB warns of potential disaster in Ternate following fatal flash flood

Archipelago 1 year ago

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BNPB warns of potential disaster in Ternate following fatal flash flood

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has asked residents of Ternate Island in North Maluku to remain vigilant over the next several days as heavy rain is still expected to occur. The warning comes following a flash flood early on Sunday morning that swept away nearly an entire sub-district, leaving 16 people dead and three others missing as of Monday afternoon.

West Sumatra flood death toll rises to 44 with 15 missing

Archipelago 1 year ago

West Sumatra flood death toll rises to 44 with 15 missing

Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts in the province Saturday evening, while flooding inundated roads, homes and mosques.

There are no ‘natural disasters’

Academia 3 years ago

There are no ‘natural disasters’

A weather-related disaster doesn’t need to be. By addressing the vulnerability of a society, the worst of it can be avoided.

Recent floods in Kalimantan raises concerns over environmental damages

Archipelago 4 years ago

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Recent floods in Kalimantan raises concerns over environmental damages

Three out of five provinces in Kalimantan have been hit by floods, triggered by deforestation and changing climate, over the past month, adding into the latest list of natural disasters that have struck the region this year.

Celeng Rescue: Meet the volunteers who recover the dead after disasters

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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Celeng Rescue: Meet the volunteers who recover the dead after disasters

Following a “calling of the soul”, some Indonesians have dedicated their lives to recovering the bodies of disaster victims – a job that takes compassion and skill.

Displaced people in disaster-hit areas unprotected from pandemic

National 5 years ago

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Displaced people in disaster-hit areas unprotected from pandemic

Public compliance with the existing COVID-19 protocols is said to remain an integral part of evacuation and mitigation efforts following a string of fatal disasters that struck several regions across the archipelago over the last two weeks.

Thousands of houses submerged as North Sumatra flood cuts off cities, regencies

National 5 years ago

Thousands of houses submerged as North Sumatra flood cuts off cities, regencies

Torrential rainfall since Friday caused the Padang River in Tebing Tinggi to overflow, submerging nearby houses and streets. The water had not receded by Sunday.

Tsunami technology worth little without community action: BMKG

National 5 years ago

Tsunami technology worth little without community action: BMKG

BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati said cultural competence with regard to crisis response, especially among residents and administrators in tsunami-prone areas, was a critical component in easing the impact of natural disasters in the future.

Double disaster

Editorial 5 years ago

Double disaster

Flooding will surely aggravate the pandemic. It is feared shelters for flood victims will create new clusters of virus transmission if physical distancing is not enforced.

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