Flash Floods and Landslides Ravage Java, Killing 10 and Displacing Thousands
Severe rains in Indonesia’s West Java province have destroyed infrastructure, submerged villages, and left two people missing as rescue efforts continue.
- Torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Sukabumi district, West Java, affecting over 170 villages and forcing more than 3,000 residents into temporary shelters.
- Authorities have confirmed 10 fatalities, including three children, with two individuals still unaccounted for as search and rescue operations persist.
- The disaster destroyed 31 bridges, 81 roads, and over 1,300 acres of rice fields, while 1,170 homes were submerged up to roof level, severely impacting local infrastructure and agriculture.
- Rescue teams are working through thick mud and debris to locate survivors, with more heavy rain forecast in the coming days, heightening concerns about further damage.
- Indonesia frequently experiences flooding and landslides during its rainy season from October to March, underscoring the need for improved disaster preparedness and infrastructure.
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