Timor-Leste: TLS: Flood - 05-2026 - TLS Flood Response (2026-05-26)

Country: Timor-Leste

Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Timor-Leste Red Cross

Please refer to the attached file.

Description

Moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded on May 23, 2026 in Sikoni Village, Manatuto Municipality, and in Kasabauk, Tazhilin, and Beco Villages, Covalima Municipality. The rainfall during this period caused an increase in river water levels, which then triggered flooding in Tazhilin, Beco, and Kasabauk Villages (Covalima), as well as Sikoni Village (Manatuto).

In response to this situation, Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL), together with the Fire Department and CPA, immediately evacuated affected communities to safer locations. In addition, the team also conducted a rapid assessment to identify priority community needs in the affected areas.

The assessment implementation in each area faced different challenges, particularly related to the condition of road access to the affected locations. In Sikoni Village, flooding occurred on May 12–13, 2026, but an assessment could only be conducted on May 22, 2026, due to damaged road infrastructure that hampered access to the area. The assessment results indicated that most affected households did not suffer significant damage to their homes or important assets.

Meanwhile, an assessment in Beco Village was conducted on May 24, 2026. Based on the results, several affected households suffered damage to clothing and important documents due to the flood, although overall there was no significant damage to the structure of their homes or other key assets.

In Beco Village, Covalima Municipality, CVTL, together with the Fire Department, also supported the evacuation of six affected households to safer locations, primarily to the homes of relatives or nearby neighbours.

In Turiskai, Ainaro municipality, the landslide has blocked the road and disrupt the movement. The public works will immediately fix the road.

Request For Assistance

Government Requests International Assistance: No

NS Requests International Assistance: No

Information Bulletin Published

No

Actions taken by RCRC

General

Other

Summary

The American Red Cross has supported on the coordination with NS for any support needed

Actions taken by National Society

General

Damage/Needs assessment

Search & Rescue

Evacuation

Other

Summary

 Coordinated with the Civil Protection Authority (APC) and SMPC in implementing the humanitarian response for flood-affected communities.  CVTL, together with the APC, conducted assessments of 152 affected families to identify priority needs on the ground.  The CVTL Covalima branch, along with the firefighting team, supported the evacuation of six affected households in Beco Village to safer locations.  Deployed a BDRT Team consisting of nine personnel, including 4 women and 5 men, to support the implementation of response activities on the ground.

Actions taken by others

- The APC, together with CVTL, conducted an assessment of the affected community to identify conditions and priority needs on the ground. - The CPA, through the Fire Department, together with CVTL, supported the evacuation of affected communities to safer locations. ...