Flash Flood Submerges Four Villages in Bolaang Mongondow, Indonesia, Affecting 601 Residents

Four villages in Bolaang Mongondow, North Sulawesi, have been submerged by a flash flood after intense rainfall, impacting 601 residents across 181 households. The Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) reported that 134 homes were affected by the disaster, which began on Wednesday, May 27.

The flood was triggered by moderate to heavy rainfall that caused the Botuk River to overflow. The surging water carried mud, wood, and garbage into residential areas, with water levels reaching between 1 and 1.5 meters. Desa Solimandungan II experienced the most severe impact, with 103 houses and 460 residents affected, alongside structural damage to homes and a shop.

Other affected villages include Solimandungan I, which saw 19 houses and 89 residents impacted, including vulnerable groups like infants and the elderly. Desa Komangaan had 11 houses and 48 residents affected, while Desa Solimandungan Baru reported one house impacted. Public facilities such as places of worship and educational institutions were also damaged.

Local authorities, along with the Indonesian National Armed Forces, National Police, BPBD, and community members, are actively engaged in clearing mud and debris from the affected residential areas. Efforts are focused on recovery and assisting those displaced by the flood.