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Jakarta – Flash floods hit Nageeko Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The disaster caused by a great rain and the overflow of the Lewolede River had a major impact on the community, so that the status of emergency response was determined. Based on temporary data, six people are dead, three people were still looking, and a number of injured victims were still under treatment. Indonesian social minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) expressed his deeply condolences to the fall of accidents, emphasizing the government’s efforts to provide protection and emphasizing the basic needs of the community concerned. Browse to continue the content “The Ministry of Social Affairs along with the regional government, TNI polri, Tagana and related elements, still provides protection and fulfillment of the basic needs for the residents concerned. Emergency handling is executed in an integrated way, so that the community can rise immediately from this difficult situation,” Gus Ipul said, on a written statement, Sunday (9/14/2025). The death toll of this disaster consisted of residents of Sawu Egidius Sopi Bela, 35, and Fancelina Meli Boa (60); Other residents of Sawu Village, Maria Kondriani F Nua (6 months) and Achiles Agustinus Foam Yogo (13 months); Residents of the local town, Agustinus Lena; And Ermelinda Co’o, who was listed as an injured and later killed while being treated in hospital. In addition to the casualties, there were 39 houses driven by the current, 17 houses were severely damaged and 48 houses were slightly damaged. A total of 1,271 people were affected, most of them were independently displaced to the family members’ homes. The Ministry of Social Affairs along with the regional government, TNI-Polri, Tagana, as well as different related elements moved quickly to make emergency handling. The evacuation of affected residents was executed immediately, accompanied by the search for victims missing by the combined SAR team. The Ministry of Social Affairs also verified and ratified information about victim to ensure that the distribution of compensation was on the target. To meet the basic needs, the field public kitchen was established in the Mauponggo district office with a production capacity of 3,813 servings of food per day. From September 14, there were 5.013 servings of food distributed to residents. Logistics support is still distributed with a total value of RP 644.3 million. The assistance includes fast food, children’s food, family set, kids, blankets, mattresses, rolling tents and portable family tents. Distribution is performed by the Nailkeo Regency Social Service Warehouse (Tuesos), Efata Kupang Sentra and the NTT province Tuesos. The local government also distributes extra rice, direct noodles and other basic equipment. The Regency Government (Pemkab) of Nageekoo determined the status of emergency emergency reaction for 21 days for 21 days, from 9-30 September 2025. This status reinforces the coordination of the Cross Ministry, Settings and Forerkopimda, including a coordination meeting led by the head of BNPB to accelerate the Na disaster management. At the moment, residents who are affected still survive in the home of family members. The combined SAR team is still looking for missing victims. The weather at the scene still occurs in rain with a light to moderate intensity, so that the authorities, along with the community, remain aware of the potential for aftershocks. (Anl/Ega)