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Indonesia: Floods and Landslides Hit West Sumatra: Three Dead, Ten Missing
Heavy downpours triggered floods and landslides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province, leaving three dead and 10 missing. The disaster affected 10 regencies and towns, causing bridge collapses and house sweepings. Transportation was paralyzed as roads submerged, leading to tens of thousands of house evacuations. One fatality and nine missing were reported in Pesisir Selatan regency, while two were killed and…
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Tragedy Strikes as Marapi Volcano Eruption Claims 22 Lives in Indonesia
December 5, Indonesia: A devastating eruption of the Marapi volcano in West Sumatra has left 22 climbers dead, as rescuers recover more bodies near the crater. The toll sharply increased from the earlier reported 13 casualties on the same day. The 2,891-meter high volcano erupted on Sunday, releasing ash clouds soaring up to 3 kilometers into the sky. Search and…
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