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Gorontalo Utara Declares 30-Day Emergency After Flash Floods Submerge Five Villages
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Gorontalo Utara Declares 30-Day Emergency After Flash Floods Submerge Five Villages

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gorontalo Utara Regency in Indonesia has declared a 30-day emergency response status following severe flash floods.
  • The floods, caused by heavy rainfall and river overflow, submerged five villages and affected over 2,800 people.
  • While the water has receded, significant mud and debris remain, complicating recovery efforts.

Gorontalo Utara Regency, in Indonesia's Gorontalo Province, has declared a 30-day emergency response status after devastating flash floods inundated five villages. The decision, formalized by the Regent, covers the period from May 26 to June 24, 2026, as the region grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.

Gorontalo Utara Regent has determined the Flood Disaster Emergency Response Status in Gorontalo Utara Regency through Decree Number 116/V/2026, valid for 30 days, starting from May 26 to June 24, 2026.

— Abdul MuhariAbdul Muhari, Head of the BNPB Disaster Data Center, announced the official emergency status declaration.

The flash floods struck on Tuesday, May 26, triggered by intense rainfall and the overflow of the Didingga River. Water levels reached between 40 to 200 centimeters, submerging Desa Biau, Bualo, Omuto, Didingga, and Luhuto in the Biau sub-district. The disaster impacted 2,817 residents, with three homes reportedly washed away, 20 severely damaged, and an additional 826 homes affected.

As many as 2,817 people were affected in this incident. Three houses were reported washed away, 20 units were severely damaged, and 826 other units were affected.

— Abdul MuhariAbdul Muhari provided details on the human and material impact of the floods.

Emergency response teams, including personnel from the Gorontalo Utara Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Police (Polri), and other relevant agencies, are actively engaged in post-flood recovery operations. Efforts are focused on establishing public kitchens and distributing food supplies to those displaced and affected by the floods.

All personnel are currently establishing public kitchens and distributing food logistics for the affected residents.

— Abdul MuhariAbdul Muhari described the ongoing relief efforts in the flood-affected areas.

According to Abdul Muhari, Head of the Data, Information, and Communication Center for Disasters at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the floodwaters have since receded. However, the situation remains challenging as mud and debris continue to cover homes and access roads in the affected areas. As of Monday, June 1, the focus has shifted to clearing the remaining mud and restoring access for residents.

The update on the flash flood conditions in Gorontalo Utara Regency, Gorontalo Province, as of Monday (1/6) reported that the flood has receded and left wood material and mud in the affected residents' settlements.

— Abdul MuhariAbdul Muhari provided an update on the receding floodwaters and remaining challenges.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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