Flash Floods and Landslides in West Papua Province, Indonesia Leave 10 Dead

Severe flash floods and landslides hit the Catubouw, Arfak Mountains district in West Papua province, resulting in at least 10 confirmed deaths. The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) conducted a SAR operation, discovering one victim on the fifth day of the operation, in addition to nine previously evacuated victims. The identification of four other victims is pending the examination by a disaster victim identification team from the West Papua Regional Police.

Key Takeaways:

The flash floods and landslides affected 24 people, with 4 survivors, 10 found dead, and 10 others still missing.
The SAR operation involved 127 personnel from multiple institutions, including Basarnas, local military units, the West Papua Police, the Arfak Mountains Resort Police, the West Papua Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), and the Arfak Mountains BPBD.
Local residents and families of victims contributed to the SAR operation by providing support and assistance.
The joint team deployed an excavator, supporting tools, and equipment, including communication devices and drones, to map the scene on the fifth day of the operation.
The identification of four victims is pending due to incomplete examination by a disaster victim identification team.
The search operation has been paused due to heavy rain, but will be resumed the next day to locate the remaining 10 missing residents.

Statistics:

24 people were affected by the flash floods and landslides.
4 survivors were rescued.
10 people were confirmed dead.
10 people are still missing.
127 personnel were involved in the SAR operation.
The SAR operation lasted for 5 days.

Sources:

"At least 10 residents confirmed dead following flash flood and landslides in West Papua" - Manokwari (ANTEA), May 22, 2025 (exact date and timestamps are not provided in the source material)
Translator: Fransiskus S, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Arie Novarina