Kendari City Government Declares Emergency Response Status for Wet Hydrometeorological Disaster Until 17 May 2026

The Kendari City Government has declared an emergency response status for a wet hydrometeorological disaster from 11 to 17 May 2026 to ensure that disaster handling proceeds optimally and in a coordinated manner after floods inundated seven sub-districts in Kendari City. Aerial photos show BPBD Kendari personnel assisting residents in evacuating belongings at BTN Zelika Residence in Lepo-lepo Ward, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, on Tuesday (12/5/2026). Floodwaters have also submerged residential areas in the Kali Wanggu region, highlighting the widespread impact of the disaster.