Flood in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hours of torrential rain created flash floods and triggered landslides in the southern region of Sulawesi Island.

Floods reaching as high as 3 meters have covered 13 sub-districts with water and mud. More than 1,000 houses were damaged, including 42 of them being completely swept off their foundations.14 deaths have been reported. Among other vehicles used in rescue and evacuation attempts, rubber boats were used to evacuate residents, with numbers reaching 115 displaced. People have sought refuge in mosques and relative homes outside of the affected area.

Additionally, Sumatra Island was also affected by the heavy rain, leading to damaging floods.

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