Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 52
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 52

Associated Press  

TANAH DATAR, Indonesia — Rescuers on Tuesday searched in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend. The floods swept away people and 79 homes and submerged hundreds of houses and buildings, forcing more than 3,300 residents to flee to temporary government shelters, National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. National Disaster Management Agency chief Suharyanto said that authorities would start seeding clouds in the province in a bid to prevent further rainfall and flash floods. The weekend disaster came just two months after heavy rains triggered flash floods and a landslide in West Sumatra, killing at least 26 people and leaving 11 others missing.

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Indonesia uses cloud seeding to stop heavy rains as floods hit Jakarta
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Indonesia uses cloud seeding to stop heavy rains as floods hit Jakarta

Al Jazeera  

Indonesian authorities are using cloud seeding to mitigate heavy rainfall that has caused severe flooding in the capital, Jakarta, and its surrounding areas, killing at least one person and displacing thousands. Cloud seeding, a technique that involves releasing salt or other chemicals into clouds to trigger rain, aims to steer rainfall away from flood-hit areas or limit the formation of …

Death toll in deadly Indonesia flooding, landslides rises to 21
2 months ago

Death toll in deadly Indonesia flooding, landslides rises to 21

Al Jazeera  

Waters from flooded rivers tore through nine villages in Indonesia’s Central Java province, and landslides tumbled onto mountainside hamlets after torrential rains. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said flooding triggered a landslide on Monday that buried two houses and a cafe in the Petungkriyono resort area. Scores of rescue personnel recovered three mud-caked bodies, including one of a …

What makes a landslide and why they are familiar in Indonesia
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2 months ago

What makes a landslide and why they are familiar in Indonesia

Associated Press  

Flash flooding and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java have killed at least 21 people and damaged villages and rice fields. People examine the damage at an area affected by a landslide following a flash flood in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. In this photo released by Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency, rescuers carry the body …

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as landslide kills 19
2 months ago

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as landslide kills 19

Raw Story  

Hundreds of rescuers were searching through thick mud and debris to find survivors Wednesday after a rain-triggered landslide in Indonesia killed at least 19 people and left seven missing. Heavy machinery was deployed to clear road access for search teams and around 200 rescue personnel have been sent to help the rescue effort, local official Mohammad Yulian Akbar said. The …

Indonesia search resumes after flash flood and landslide leaves 17 dead and 9 missing
2 months ago

Indonesia search resumes after flash flood and landslide leaves 17 dead and 9 missing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indonesian rescuers resumed a search …

Indonesia search resumes after flash flood and landslide leaves 17 dead, 9 missing
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2 months ago

Indonesia search resumes after flash flood and landslide leaves 17 dead, 9 missing

The Hindu  

Indonesian rescuers resumed a search Wednesday for people missing after flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's main island of Java that killed at least 17 people. Waters from flooded rivers tore through nine villages in Pekalongan regency of Central Java province and landslides tumbled onto mountainside hamlets after the torrential rains Monday. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said …

Death toll in deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21
2 months ago

Death toll in deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers retrieved four more bodies after they resumed their search Wednesday for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 21. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said flooding triggered a landslide that buried two houses and a cafe in the Petungkriyono resort area. Scores of …

Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java
2 months ago

Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java

Al Jazeera  

Rescuers in Indonesia continue to search for survivors after a landslide in the country’s Central Java province killed at least 19 people. The number of fatalities recorded as of this afternoon is 19 people,” said Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. “The two bodies found this morning were part of the list of people reported missing …

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 people dead and eight others missing
2 months ago

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 people dead and eight others missing

ABC  

Indonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country's main island of Java, with eight other people still missing. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said flash floods swept away villagers and vehicles passing through …

Search for missing after deadly landslides hit Indonesia’s Java island
2 months, 1 week ago

Search for missing after deadly landslides hit Indonesia’s Java island

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 17 people have …

Landslides, flash floods on Indonesia's Java island leave 17 dead, 8 missing
2 months, 1 week ago

Landslides, flash floods on Indonesia's Java island leave 17 dead, 8 missing

The Hindu  

Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Tuesday. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said flash floods swept away villagers and vehicles passing through devastated villages and triggered …

Indonesia: 16 dead, 9 missing as flash floods trigger landslides on Java island
2 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia: 16 dead, 9 missing as flash floods trigger landslides on Java island

Firstpost  

Indonesian rescuers recovered 16 bodies and are searching for nine missing people after flash floods and landslides struck hilly villages on Java island. Indonesian rescuers recovered at least 16 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Tuesday. Torrential …

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missing
2 months, 1 week ago

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missing

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Tuesday. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said flash floods swept away villagers and vehicles passing through devastated …

Indonesia climate mayhem: 16 killed, nine others missing as flash floods trigger landslides on Java island
2 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia climate mayhem: 16 killed, nine others missing as flash floods trigger landslides on Java island

India TV News  

Indonesian rescuers have recovered at least 16 bodies following devastating flash floods and landslides that ravaged villages in Central Java. Bergas Catursasi, head of the local Disaster Management Agency, said torrential rains have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through nine villages in Pekalongan regency of Central Java province, as mud, rocks and trees tumbled down mountainside hamlets. Java …

Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 on Indonesia’s Java Island
2 months, 1 week ago

Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 on Indonesia’s Java Island

Al Jazeera  

Authorities warn that heavy rain is expected to continue for several days as they search for missing people. At least 16 people have been killed and 10 injured as a landslide struck Indonesia’s Central Java province, government authorities said. ‘Time limited’ Doni Prakoso, police chief in Pekalongan, told local broadcaster Metro TV, that rescue workers were trying to find at …

Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia
2 months, 1 week ago

Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia

New Indian Express  

JAKARTA: A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 16 people with three others missing, disaster officials said Tuesday. Intense rainfall in a mountainous area near Pekalongan city, Central Java province, sparked the landslide on Monday, collapsing at least one bridge and burying houses and cars in thick mud. Muhari said three …

At least 10 killed as multiple landslides and torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil
2 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 10 killed as multiple landslides and torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil

Firstpost  

Firefighters pulled the body of an eight-year-old boy from the rubble of a house destroyed by a landslide Aerial view of rescue teams working on a landslide site at Bethania neighborhood, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais state, Brazil on January 12, 2025. AFP Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas …

At least 10 killed as multiple landslides, torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil
2 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 10 killed as multiple landslides, torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil

New Indian Express  

RIO DE JANEIRO: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday. Nine people died in the city of Ipatinga, where 80 millimetres of rain fell in the space of one hour on Saturday night, the mayor's office said. Minas Gerais state Governor Romeu Zema sent …

Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island

Al Jazeera  

More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods. Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said, adding that two people were still missing. Torrential rains since last week caused rivers to burst …

Landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead; two missing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead; two missing

The Hindu  

“Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tonnes of rocks and mud that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java,” officials said on Monday. “Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages and forced more than 3,000 people to flee to temporary government shelters,” Mr. Hariyanto said. …

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

Associated Press  

SUKABUMI, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Monday. Torrential rains since last week have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 villages in Sukabumi district of West …

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate

ABC  

At least 10 people have died and two people are missing after flash floods and landslides hit villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages and forced more than 3,000 people to flee to temporary government shelters, Yudi Hariyanto, who heads a rescue command post in Sukabumi told AP. Videos circulating on …

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia

China Daily  

An aerial views shows flooded rice paddy fields following heavy rain in Kota Bharu, in Malaysia's Kelantan state on Dec 1, 2024. KUALA LUMPUR - Flooding in Malaysia has claimed six lives as of Monday, with the latest deaths being two elderly individuals drowning in Kelantan state while monitoring livestock, authorities said. Flood victims numbering 134,524 are being housed in …

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia

China Daily  

An aerial views shows flooded rice paddy fields following heavy rain in Kota Bharu, in Malaysia's Kelantan state on Dec 1, 2024. KUALA LUMPUR - Flooding in Malaysia has claimed six lives as of Monday, with the latest deaths being two elderly individuals drowning in Kelantan state while monitoring livestock, authorities said. Flood victims numbering 134,524 are being housed in …

At least 13 people dead as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
3 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 13 people dead as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 13 people died …

Floods displace 1.22 lakh people in Malaysia
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Floods displace 1.22 lakh people in Malaysia

New Indian Express  

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia's northern states, disaster officials said Saturday. Kelantan state bore the brunt of the flooding, accounting for 63 percent of the 122,631 people displaced, according to data from the National Disaster Management Agency. Heavy rains, which began early …

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island kills at least 7 people
4 months ago

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

Associated Press  

SIBOLANGIT, Indonesia — Seven people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said on Thursday, adding to the death toll from landslides in the region this week. Rescuers recovered the bodies of the victims, including a driver and passengers, from a tourist bus that was covered by trees, mud, and rocks in the …

Indonesia digs out as flooding and landslide kill 20
4 months ago

Indonesia digs out as flooding and landslide kill 20

China Daily  

An excavator moves soil during a search and rescue operation at the site of a landslide in a village in Karo, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on Monday. REUTERS JAKARTA — Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out victims following weekend flooding and landslides that have killed at least 20 people, the national disaster agency …

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
4 months ago

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Associated Press  

KARO, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides, officials said Tuesday. Four more bodies were recovered Monday evening in Karo Regency, bringing the total there to 10, National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in …

Landslide and Floods in Indonesia Kill 16, 6 Missing
4 months ago

Landslide and Floods in Indonesia Kill 16, 6 Missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Karo: Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and buildings in villages in South …

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing
4 months ago

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Associated Press  

KARO, Indonesia — Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and buildings in villages …

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
4 months ago

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been killed on Sumatra when flash floods and a landslide struck the Indonesian island. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and other buildings in villages in South Tapanuli district, said Puput Mashuri, who heads the local disaster management …

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Landslides and flooding have killed …

Hopes of finding more survivors in the mud and debris wane after landslides in India kill 194
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hopes of finding more survivors in the mud and debris wane after landslides in India kill 194

Associated Press  

WAYANAD, India — Hopes of finding more than 180 missing people alive waned as rescue workers searched through mud and debris for a third day Thursday after landslides set off by torrential rains killed at least 194 people in southern India. New Delhi, the Indian capital, shut schools on Thursday after torrential downpours the previous day submerged roads, left residents …

Heavy rains halt search for 30 people missing in an Indonesian landslide that killed at least 23
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains halt search for 30 people missing in an Indonesian landslide that killed at least 23

Associated Press  

PALU, Indonesia — Incessant rains Wednesday halted the search for 30 people believed trapped under a landslide that engulfed an unauthorized gold mine on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island over the weekend, killing at least 23 people. In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency, rescuers search for victims at the site of a landslide in Bone Bolango …

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia

India TV News  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted southwestern Indonesia, causing widespread tremors across the region. Indonesia resumes search for 35 missing after deadly landslide Meanwhile, Indonesia has resumed search operations for 35 missing individuals following a devastating landslide at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island, which has already claimed at least 23 lives. The search, involving nearly …

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia

Al Jazeera  

At least 14 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Nepal, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on Sunday. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts of Nepal …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India’s northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday. The Indian army and air force have been assisting with rescue efforts in Assam, one of the worst-hit states, where a …

Three die in landslides in south Sikkim following heavy rainfall
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Three die in landslides in south Sikkim following heavy rainfall

Hindustan Times  

GANGTOK: Three people died and several others were injured when landslides triggered by heavy rainfall destroyed their homes at south Sikkim’s Majwa village during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, officials said. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president Prem Singh Tamang expressed his grief over the loss of lives and property hours before being sworn in as chief minister for a …

Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 58 people while 35 are missing
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 58 people while 35 are missing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics …

Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 67 people while 20 are missing
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 67 people while 20 are missing

Associated Press  

TANAH DATAR, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities seeded clouds on Wednesday, trying to prevent further rain and flash floods after deluges that hit Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 67 people dead and another 20 missing. National Disaster Management Agency chief Suharyanto said the aim of Wednesday’s action was to redirect the rain elsewhere and keep the search operation …

Death toll in Indonesia floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Death toll in Indonesia floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41

Al Jazeera  

At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi. At least 41 people have now been confirmed dead after hours of torrential rain triggered flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend. A local disaster official told the AFP news agency that …

Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At least 37 people were killed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At least 37 people were killed

Associated Press  

PADANG, Indonesia — Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano’s slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island triggered flash floods that killed at least 37 people and more than a dozen others were missing, officials said Sunday. The agency said that eight bodies were pulled from mud during deadly flash floods that also hit Padang Pariaman, …

Indonesia: Flash floods in Sumatra kills 37 people, over dozen missing
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia: Flash floods in Sumatra kills 37 people, over dozen missing

India TV News  

Indonesia's Sumatra island witnesses flash floods that killed at least 37 people while more than a dozen others went missing. According to National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari Monsoon rains and a mudslide from a cold lava flow on Mount Merapi, one of the 120 active volcanoes in the country, caused a river to breach its banks leading the …

Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 15 people
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 15 people

New Indian Express  

PADANG, Indonesia: Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano’s slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island triggered flash floods that killed at least 15 people and injured several others, officials said Sunday. Monsoon rains and a major mudslide from a cold lava flow on Mount Marapi caused a river to breach its banks and tear through …

Indonesia news: 19 killed, 2 missing after massive landslide hits Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia news: 19 killed, 2 missing after massive landslide hits Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province

Live Mint  

Nearly 19 people lost their lives and two more are still missing after a landslide caused massive destruction in central Indonesia, local authorities told AFP on Sunday. Indonesia's Tana Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province has been receiving heavy rainfall and harsh weather over the past few days without any break. The dead and the two survivors were evacuated from the …

At least 19 killed after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
11 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 19 killed after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Hindustan Times  

At least 19 people have been found dead and two more are missing after a landslide in central Indonesia, local authorities said on Sunday. Floods and landslides killed at least 26 people on Indonesia's Sumatra island last month The dead and two survivors were evacuated from two landslide-hit villages in Tana Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province on Saturday evening, said …

At least 14 dead and 3 missing as landslides hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island
11 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 14 dead and 3 missing as landslides hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island

Associated Press  

TANA TORAJA, Indonesia — Torrential rains triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 14 people and leaving three others missing, officials said Sunday. Mud fell from surrounding hills onto four houses just before midnight Saturday in the Tana Toraja district of South Sulawesi province, said local police chief Gunardi Mundu. Rescuers by Sunday afternoon had recovered at least …

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change
11 months, 4 weeks ago

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Roads turned to murky brown rivers, homes were swept away by strong currents and bodies were pulled from mud during deadly flash floods and landslides after torrential rains hit West Sumatra in early March, marking one of the latest deadly natural disasters in Indonesia. Government officials blamed the floods on heavy rainfall, but environmental groups have cited …

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