Wamena-Kelila Connecting Road in Papua Severed by Landslide
The main road connecting Wamena in Jayawijaya Regency with Kelila in Central Mamberamo Regency, Papua, has been severed by landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. Military and police personnel have been deployed to secure the site and accelerate disaster response efforts.
Central Mamberamo Police Chief AKBP Mukabsi said the Kelila-Wamena road was cut off following landslides that occurred after heavy rain lashed the area on Sunday evening (15 February).
The landslides struck in Onggobalo Village, causing damage to several road sections leading to districts in Central Mamberamo Regency, including Eragayam and Bokondini.
A security team led by Kelila Police Sector Deputy Chief Aiptu Ridwan Kharie identified at least five landslide points that have rendered the road impassable to vehicles.
"We have carried out identification of the affected points and coordinated with the local government, and we hope this can be addressed promptly so as not to impact the community," Mukabsi said in Jayapura on Tuesday (17 February).
He warned that if the damage to the road sections is not dealt with swiftly, it could lead to rising prices for basic necessities due to disrupted distribution caused by transport obstacles.
A joint military-police team stands ready to assist with the evacuation of landslide debris and the opening of emergency road access to expedite the restoration of public mobility. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant, given that rainfall intensity remains high and there is potential for further landslides.
"We hope infrastructure recovery measures will be taken immediately, ensuring that logistical distribution to the community continues to run smoothly," he said.
Central Mamberamo Police Chief AKBP Mukabsi said the Kelila-Wamena road was cut off following landslides that occurred after heavy rain lashed the area on Sunday evening (15 February).
The landslides struck in Onggobalo Village, causing damage to several road sections leading to districts in Central Mamberamo Regency, including Eragayam and Bokondini.
A security team led by Kelila Police Sector Deputy Chief Aiptu Ridwan Kharie identified at least five landslide points that have rendered the road impassable to vehicles.
"We have carried out identification of the affected points and coordinated with the local government, and we hope this can be addressed promptly so as not to impact the community," Mukabsi said in Jayapura on Tuesday (17 February).
He warned that if the damage to the road sections is not dealt with swiftly, it could lead to rising prices for basic necessities due to disrupted distribution caused by transport obstacles.
A joint military-police team stands ready to assist with the evacuation of landslide debris and the opening of emergency road access to expedite the restoration of public mobility. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant, given that rainfall intensity remains high and there is potential for further landslides.
"We hope infrastructure recovery measures will be taken immediately, ensuring that logistical distribution to the community continues to run smoothly," he said.