Inp.polri.go.id - Natuna. The Natuna Regency has declared a state of emergency response for seven days following the landslide after four consecutive days of heavy rain in Serasan Island, Natuna, Riau Islands.

"The Natuna Regent has declared the state of emergency response for seven days starting from March 6th, 2023," said Police Superintendent Nanang Budi Santosa, the Chief of Natuna Sub-Regional Police, on Tuesday (3/7/23).

As of this morning, four victims in critical condition have been transferred to Pontianak via the Bukit Raya and Ranai routes, while one other remains seriously injured, and three were under outpatient care.

"47 people are reported missing," he added.

The disaster has displaced a total of 1216 people, who have been forced to live in shelters at various locations, including the border checkpoint, community health center, Pelimpak and Alfurqon Mosque, and SMA 1 Serasan.

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