Jakarta (Antara) – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo visited victims of floods in Jayapura, Papua province who were sheltered at the Toware Sports Center, Waibu district, today, April 1.

"Yes, relocation is necessary because the area is prone to disaster. So people must be relocated," said President Jokowi after having a dialogue with the evacuees on Monday, April 1.

Earlier, flash floods hit Jayapura regency, killing 104 people. A total of 160 people were injured and 9,691 others were displaced from their homes to 18 locations.

Accompanied by First Lady Iriana and Papua Governor Lukas Enembe, Jokowi sat among evacuees for a discussion concerning the disaster aftermath.

According to Jokowi, the relocation site would be determined by the Papua administration. "After we set and acquire the land, we will start the house construction," he added.

President Jokowi and his entourage also inspected affected areas in Kemiri, Hinekombe district, where streets, buildings, and school buildings were buried in mud due to the flash floods and landslides.

Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/1191372/jokowi-visits-flood-victims-in-jayapura-papua