Flash Floods in Indonesia's Sumatra Island Leave 37 Dead and Dozens Missing

Published: 14 May 2024 at 05:17

Natural Disasters

Heavy monsoon rains and cold lava led to flash floods in Indonesia's Sumatra Island, resulting in 37 deaths and several people missing. Rescuers are searching for bodies and survivors in rivers and devastated villages affected by the flash floods over the weekend.

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Death toll of Indonesia's lava floods reaches 52 with 17 missing

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Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 50

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Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 50

By KASPARMAN PILIANG