Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 20 | 11 – 17 May 2026
Countries: Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Viet Nam Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance Please refer to the attached Infographic. REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the twentieth week of 2026, a total of 38 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including floods, landslides, storms, and wind-related disasters in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam. In Indonesia, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana ( BNPB ) reported disaster events across Banten, Gorontalo, Jambi, West Java, Central Java, East Java, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, Riau, West Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra. In Malaysia, Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara ( NADMA ) reported flooding in Johor and Kedah. In the Philippines, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ( NDRRMC ) reported flooding in South Cotabato (Region XII). Meanwhile, in Thailand, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ( DDPM ) reported flooding, storms, and wind-related disasters in Maha Sarakham, Ubon Ratchathani, Lampang, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, and Singburi. In Timor-Leste, Civil Protection Authority ( CPA ) reported flooding situations in Manufahi. Lastly, in Viet Nam, Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority ( VDDMA ) reported storms, winds, flooding, and landslides in Cao Bang, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Dak Lak, Quang Tri, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai. HIGHLIGHT: In Indonesia, flooding and landslides occurred in Bungo (Jambi) following continuous heavy rainfall from 12 to 13 May, affecting 11 sub-districts, 21 villages, and 5 urban wards. According to BNPB , as of 17 May 2026, the disaster caused two fatalities and one injury, while approximately 6K families (24...
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