Timor-Leste: TLS: Flood - 05-2026 - simplified early action for flood #2 (2026-05-14)

Country: Timor-Leste Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Timor-Leste Red Cross Please refer to the attached file. Risk Analysis Moderate to heavy rainfall occurred over a three-day period from 10 to 13 May 2026 in Dotic Village, Manufahi Municipality, as well as in Lautem, Viqueque, and Covalima municipalities. The rainfall caused rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding in Dotic Village (Manufahi) and in Tazhilin and Raimea areas of Covalima Municipality. The CVTL has activated the Early Action Protocol (EAP) in Manufahi Municipality to mitigate the impact of the overflowing Weberek River in Dotic Village. As rainfall continues in Manufahi, the number of evacuated people is expected to increase. Additionally, the Timor-Leste Meteorology Office has forecast continued heavy rainfall in Manufahi Municipality through 15 May 2026. Based on the latest updates, the CVTL team may consider ceasing anticipatory early actions and transitioning to a response operation should the flooding situation worsen. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by RCRC General Other Summary Coordination with NS for any technical and funding support Actions taken by Federation General Support NS advanced preparedness actions Monitor Situation Support Activation of Early Action Protocol Summary Supporting BDRT team and Activation Manager set up the CEA system at the evacuation center and throughout the whole activation program, by ensuring that community are the key partner of the early action protocol activation. additionally, supporting and participating the coordination with external partner for the tran...

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