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Indonesia: Flash floods and landslides kill dozens
Rescuers are trying to deliver aid, but high waves and severe weather conditions are hampering efforts to reach the worst-affected island.
East Flores regency was worst hit by flash flooding and mud slides
At least 55 people were killed after flash floods and landslides struck Indonesia on Sunday, rescue officials said. At least 21 people have also died from the floods in the tiny half-island nation of East Timor.
Worst hit was East Flores regency in Indonesia s southernmost East Nusa Tenggara province.
Authorities expect the death toll to rise.
Which areas have been affected?
Rescuers recovered the bodies of 38 people who died when mud slid onto dozens of houses in Lamenele village on Flores Island in East Flores, said Lenny Ola, who heads the regional disaster agency.
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Indonesia, Flooding in Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (15:00 Apr 1 2021)
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Chronology:
Poor drainage and broken embankments are the cause of flooding
The flood occurred on Thursday, April 1, 2021, Pkl. 15.00 WITA
Location:
Material Disadvantages:
Effort :
TRC BPBD Kab. Dompu conducted rapid assessments, coordinated with relevant agencies and together with the joint team carried out the evacuation of victims
Latest condition:
Floods have receded at several points
Challenges:
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