More than 40 killed after floods trigger landslide in Indonesia

The landslide happened due to heavy rains and strong winds in East Flores district, Nusa Tenggara province in the past few days. According to Mr. Agustinus Payong Boli, Deputy Regent of East Flores, hundreds of residents of the village of Nele Lamadike were buried in the disaster.

More than 40 killed after floods trigger landslide in Indonesia
Buried houses in East Flores on the morning of April 4 (Source: East Flores Disaster Management Agency)

Until now, Indonesian authorities have found only 10 victims who have been killed. The search and rescue agency of Indonesia coordinated with the local authorities to immediately deploy heavy equipment to the scene to continue to find missing victims. However, continuing heavy rainfall is hindering the search and evacuation of the victim.

Indonesia is a country that frequently suffers from floods and landslides, especially during the rainy season from November to March, but the situation is made worse by deforestation.

Sourcekenh14

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