TEMPO.CO, Papua - An uncommon occurrence of hailstorm in Wano Barat, Lanny Jaya, Papua, which occurred from July 3 to July 5, 2015, was reported to kill 11 people from 11 villages. "They freeze to death as the temperature reaches minus two degrees Celsius," said Regional Secretary of Lanny Jaya Regency Christian Siholait, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Christian also said that the blizzard has devastated plantations and farm animals. Even worse, he added that some people now suffer from diarrhea.
The Lanny Jaya Regency recently recorded three hailstorm events in three different areas, including Kuyawage and Baliem village. "In total, there are 26 villages in three districts that are cut off and in need of immediate aid," Christian said.
Christian added that he plans to send three teams to distribute food, medicine, and medical supplies to the three districts. "We will rent a plane […] because the three districts can only be reached by 10 days of walking. We need central government response on this matter," Christian said.
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