13 killed in Indonesia Flashflood

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Updated At : 08:52 AM Aug 26, 2024 IST

Torrential rains caused a flashflood in Indonesia’s eastern Ternate Island, sweeping away residential areas and leaving 13 people dead on Sunday, officials said. - Reuters

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Ternate City, August 25

Torrential rains caused a flashflood in Indonesia’s eastern Ternate Island, sweeping away residential areas and leaving 13 people dead on Sunday, officials said.

The deluges cut off the main road and access to the village of Rua in North Maluku province, the most hard-hit area, and buried dozens of houses and buildings under the mud.

Search and rescue teams worked with locals to recover the bodies and look for those still missing.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency says high-intensity rain is still possible in the Ternate City area and its surroundings in the coming days.

The authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant.

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