Jakarta, March 17 -- The Ministry of Social Affairs has sent assistance for the victims of coastal flooding in Merauke district, South Papua province.

According to a written statement released here on Monday, the ministry will distribute the assistance through the local government to ensure it reaches the locations and is on target.

"We have distributed assistance today. Hopefully, this assistance can be received by those who are in need soon," Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the same day.

He informed that the tidal flooding, recorded since March 10, 2025, has affected 1,586 people from 333 families.

The affected families comprise 112 families from Sabon village, 127 families from Toor village, and 94 families from Dafnaw...