Thirteen Bridges in Sintang, West Kalimantan, Washed Away by Floods

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) says 13 suspension bridges in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan were washed away by floods. Head of Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Centre BNPB Abdul Muhari said the damage followed overbank flooding that has affected the area since Sunday (17 May). “Records show that 13 suspension bridges have been destroyed and one main access road is still submerged,” Abdul said in Jakarta on Thursday (21 May). The loss of the bridges poses a challenge for rapid-response teams on the ground to distribute emergency aid supplies, particularly in the Kayan Hilir district. According to updated data received by BNPB, the number of affected people stands at 5,078 households, and five houses are severely damaged. The flood survivors come from 15 villages, including Nanga Toran and Pakak in Kayan Hulu; Landau Beringin and Nanga Mau in Kayan Hilir; and Sungai Sintang and Bengkuang in Kelam Permai. Abdul added that the Sintang Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) rapid-response teams are still pursuing emergency operations at the scene.