Hunger Occurs Again in Lanny Jaya, Hundreds Affected
Three people died and hundreds of other residents living in Kuyawage district, Lanny Jaya, suffered from hunger due to the drought that began early June. The drought is triggered by extreme cold weather that causes frost
Hundreds of residents of Kuyawage District, Lanny Jaya Regency, Papua are starving because the food crops in their gardens have been damaged. This condition is caused by the natural phenomenon of frost in the Kuyawage District, Lanny Jaya Regency, Papua, since June 1, 2022.
JAYAPURA, KOMPAS — Drought has again occurred in Lanny Jaya regency, Papua, causing famine in several parts of the regency. Mitigation efforts in coping with extreme weather in the region are crucial to prevent future disasters.
Three people died and hundreds of other residents living in Kuyawage district, Lanny Jaya, suffered from hunger due to the drought that began early June. The drought is triggered by extreme cold weather that causes frost. This natural phenomenon destroys the local residents' root-and-tuber crops and vegetables.