The Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL) has initiated its simplified Early Action Protocol in response to flooding in Dotic Village, Manufahi Municipality, following moderate rainfall from May 10 to 12, 2026. The rainfall caused river overflow, leading to inundation in the village, and the National Directorate of Meteorological and Geophysics has issued a forecast predicting heavy to extreme rainfall from May 12 to 14, which may exacerbate flooding conditions. In anticipation of these developments, CVTL has deployed staff and volunteers to assist in evacuating vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, to safer locations. This activation, which affects the Manufahi and Covalima municipalities, is part of a broader response to ensure community safety amid ongoing weather instability, as indicated by the meteorological forecasts.
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