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Casualties Rise to 19 in Eastern Indonesia Flash Floods

Tragic Toll Climbs as 7 More Injured

Seventeen People Now Dead, Two Missing

The death toll from flash floods that ravaged eastern Indonesia has risen to 19, with seven reported missing as of Tuesday morning.

The natural disaster struck the province of East Nusa Tenggara on Sunday, unleashing torrents of water that swept away homes and infrastructure.

According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), at least 15,000 people have been displaced by the floods, with over 6,000 taking refuge in evacuation centers.

• Casualties:
• 19 confirmed dead
• 7 injured
• 2 missing
• Displacement:
• 15,000 displaced
• 6,000 in evacuation centers
• Affected Areas:
• East Nusa Tenggara province
• Kupang, Timor Tengah Selatan, and Malaka regencies

Rescue operations are currently underway, with the BNPB deploying teams to assist with search and rescue efforts.

The floods have also caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and electrical lines.

The cause of the flooding is still under investigation, but heavy rainfall in recent days is believed to have contributed to the disaster.

The Indonesian government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and is providing assistance to those affected.

International aid organizations, including the Red Cross and United Nations, are also responding to the humanitarian crisis.

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