Flash Floods Leave Sixteen Dead in Indonesia
The disaster struck the Sitaro Islands Regency around 2:30 a.m. local time on Monday, after prolonged heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, according to BNPB.
Damage assessments show widespread impact across four districts, where at least 148 homes were affected. Seven houses were destroyed, 29 sustained severe damage, and 112 suffered lighter damage, the agency said.
In a Tuesday afternoon statement, Abdul Muhari, head of BNPB’s Data and Information Center, said 22 people were injured and transported to nearby medical facilities.
"About 682 residents are currently staying in temporary shelters," he said, noting that emergency operations involve disaster management officials, search and rescue teams, the military, police, and volunteers working together.
Authorities have imposed a 14-day emergency response period from Jan. 5 through Jan. 18 and warned residents to stay alert as extreme weather threats persist.
Indonesia is prone to flash floods and landslides during the rainy season, which frequently brings intense and prolonged rainfall.
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