No more drought-induced famine in Central Papua, claims Indonesian govt

National Disaster Mitigation Agency head Suharyanto (fourth left) and Coordinating Human Development Minister Muhadjir Effendy (fourth right) examine food aid at Mozes Kilangin airport in Timika, Central Papua, on Aug 2, 2023. - Courtesy of BNPB/Handout

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): The government says residents of Puncak regency, Central Papua, have returned to their normal activities following the distribution of tonnes of food aid to the area.

People residing in Agandugume and Lambewi districts in Puncak had been scrambling for food due to a drought and cold snap hitting the area since June.