Indonesia Papua Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration |
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Natural Disasters |
Yes / No |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
Although not a common occurrence, droughts have been experienced which have had significant impact on the farming communities. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Earthquakes have been experienced in several locations of the Northern and Central parts of Papua. |
Epidemics |
Yes |
Malaria is common in the Papua province. |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
n/a |
Flooding |
Yes |
Flooding occurs regularly in several locations within Papua as a consequence of the climate change. Floods occur on a yearly basis in Baliem Valley, Merauke and as well as in the Southern marshes area. |
Insect Infestation |
No |
n/a |
Mudslides |
Yes |
Due to its climate and geographical reality, landslides occur very regularly in the province. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
n/a |
High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
Tsunamis were recorded in several locations within Papua: Biak, Supiori, Waropen, Yapen in 1996 Jayapura in 1998 |
Wildfires |
No |
n/a |
High Winds |
No |
n/a |
Other Comments |
N/A |
n/a |
Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
The area is, from time to time, the scene of violent episodes between separatists, local populations and populations from other regions (including from PNG). |
International Conflict |
No |
n/a |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
n/a |
Refugees Present |
No |
n/a |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
n/a |
Other Comments |
N/A |
n/a |
For more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters:
EMDAT Website Information for Indonesia
Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport |
Comments |
From (month) to (month) |
Primary Road Transport |
Floods and bad weather conditions can lead to landslides and washaways for primary roads. |
November - April |
Secondary Road Transport |
Floods and bad weather conditions can lead to landslides and washaways for secondary roads. |
November - April |
Rail Transport |
There is no railway in Papua. |
n/a |
Air Transport |
The weather can change quickly in the mountains. This can have consequences on the daily air traffic due to poor visibility or waterlogged runways. |
All year round |
Waterway Transport |
n/a | n/a |
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling (economic, social, climate…) |
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Activity |
Comments |
From <month> to <month> |
Storage |
Christmas period is a peak of activity, trade and trips which can lead to problems, congestions, etc. |
November-December |
Handling |
Christmas period is a peak of activity, trade and trips which can lead to problems, congestions, etc. |
November-December |
Other |
n/a | n/a |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
The Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (herein after referred to BPBD) has offices in Jayapura as well as the following locations throughout Papua province :
Kabutapen Keerom Kabutapen Sarmi Kabutapen Biak Numfor Kabutapen Dogai Kabutapen Yapen Kabutapen Waropen Kabutapen Nabire Kabutapen Paniai Kabutapen Mimika |
Kabutapen Yahukimo Kabutapen Pancak Yaya Kabutapen Lany Jaya Kabutapen Intan Jaya Kabutapen Peg Bintang Kabutapen Tolikara Kabutapen Mamberamo Raya Kabupaten Supiori Kabutapen Jayawijaya |
There is currently no BPBD office in Merauke as it is considered to be a low risk area.
There is also a BNPB warehouse is situated due east of the centre of Jayapura. The warehouse is part of a larger warehouse that has been split into two sections with a dividing wall separating each area. The warehouse area is 1500m2 with limited access and no equipment.
Basarnas (Search and Rescue) is also present in Papua Province. The main office is in Jayapura (close to the Sentani Airport). There are additional offices in Biak, Sorong, Timika, Merauke and Manokwari.
The TNI will also be an essential component of any emergency response in Papua. Biak Island accommodates many TNI corps, including Marine and Special Forces. These units manage equipment and facilities, including planes, helicopters, boats, warehouses, communication and energy systems.
Throughout the province, managing EMOPs with TNI can only be done through coordination with the local authorities.
For information on Indonesia Papua Government contact details, please see the following link:
Humanitarian Community
The humanitarian community in Papua province is made up of UN, INGOs, NGOs and the PMI. The majority of these agencies are based in Jayapura. Programmes are centred on children’s health, as well as on-going development activities.
For information on Indonesia Papua Humanitarian contact details, please see the following link: