Timor-Leste: TLS: Flood - 05-2026 - TLS Flood Response (2026-05-26)

Country: Timor-Leste Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Timor-Leste Red Cross Please refer to the attached file. Description Moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded on May 23, 2026 in Sikoni Village, Manatuto Municipality, and in Kasabauk, Tazhilin, and Beco Villages, Covalima Municipality. The rainfall during this period caused an increase in river water levels, which then triggered flooding in Tazhilin, Beco, and Kasabauk Villages (Covalima), as well as Sikoni Village (Manatuto). In response to this situation, Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL), together with the Fire Department and CPA, immediately evacuated affected communities to safer locations. In addition, the team also conducted a rapid assessment to identify priority community needs in the affected areas. The assessment implementation in each area faced different challenges, particularly related to the condition of road access to the affected locations. In Sikoni Village, flooding occurred on May 12–13, 2026, but an assessment could only be conducted on May 22, 2026, due to damaged road infrastructure that hampered access to the area. The assessment results indicated that most affected households did not suffer significant damage to their homes or important assets. Meanwhile, an assessment in Beco Village was conducted on May 24, 2026. Based on the results, several affected households suffered damage to clothing and important documents due to the flood, although overall there was no significant damage to the structure of their homes or other key assets. In Beco Village, Covalima Municipality, CVTL, together with the Fire Department, also supported the evacuation of six affected households to safer locations, primarily to the homes of relatives or nearby neighbour...

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