According to a written statement released here on Monday, the ministry will distribute the assistance through the local government to ensure it reaches the locations and is on target.
"We have distributed assistance today. Hopefully, this assistance can be received by those who are in need soon," Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the same day.
He informed that the tidal flooding, recorded since March 10, 2025, has affected 1,586 people from 333 families.
The affected families comprise 112 families from Sabon village, 127 families from Toor village, and 94 families from Dafnawangga village of Waan sub-district.
Although there have been no fatalities, he said, the floodwaters have not receded in several areas, causing residents to temporarily evacuate to their relatives' homes.
The minister emphasized that the assistance is proof of the government's concern for the people affected by the disaster.
He informed that the aid comprises 500 basic food packages, which include rice, cooking oil, biscuits, and instant noodles, among other things.
In addition to providing assistance, the Ministry of Social Affairs is conducting a quick assessment to identify the needs of the affected residents, he said.
Meanwhile, the local government is distributing aid and helping coordinate emergency response measures and evacuations of residents who are still in risky locations.
He said that additional assistance will be sent with aid from the Merauke district government using ships as the location is quite far.
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