April 12, 2024
In response to a request from the government of Papua New Guinea, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies for flood and landslide damage in the western part of the independent country as follows.
record
- damage from the earthquake and tsunami
Heavy rains that began in mid-March in western Papua New Guinea have caused extensive human and material damage, including landslides, flooding, and disruption of lifelines.
Damage as of March 28 (as announced by the Papua New Guinea government)
Death toll: 23
Affected people 89,146
Evacuees (displaced persons and evacuees) 9,344
Houses damaged 10,022
- details of the provision of supplies
(1) Details of emergency relief supplies (JICA Singapore warehouse)
Tent
Blanket
Plastic sheet
Sleeping pad
Polyethylene tank
Water purifiers
(2) Transportation Schedule
Coordinating transportation to Port Moresby on a close by flight.
© Source JICA