Updated / Monday, 5 Apr 2021
05:41
Officials have warned the number killed in the floods will almost certainly rise as the extent of the devastation becomes clearer
More than 75 people have died and dozens are still missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia and neighbouring East Timor.
Floods sparked by torrential rain have wreaked havoc and destruction on islands stretching from Flores in Indonesia to East Timor, sending thousands fleeing into shelters.
The deluge and subsequent landslides caused dams to overflow, submerging thousands of houses and leaving rescue workers struggling to reach trapped survivors.
"There are 55 dead, but this number is very dynamic and will definitely change, while some 42 people are still missing," Indonesia disaster management agency spokesman Raditya Djati told broadcaster MetroTV.