Death toll rises as flash floods and mudslides devastate East Indonesia

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Communication Department, Southern Asia-Pacific Division)

Flash flooding and mudslides resulting from torrential rains in East Indonesia destroyed millions of buildings and left more than 50 people dead, 70 people injured and thousands displaced in the Northeastern town of Sentani, near the provincial capital of Jayapura. Authorities expect the death toll to rise as search and rescue efforts are still on-going.
Emergency response teams are having difficulty reaching locals especially those in areas submerged in neck-high water and mud. The flash…

Source:: sda website

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