flash floods

Flash flooding kills 52 people, with more than 20 still missing

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Indonesia – A devastating flash flood, triggered by monsoon rains and a landslide from Mount Marapi, has claimed the lives of 52 individuals on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. The disaster has left 20 people missing and forced over 3,300 residents to seek refuge in temporary shelters as their homes and buildings were destroyed. The catastrophe, which occurred over the weekend, resulted in rivers breaching their banks and a deluge ripping through mountainside villages in four districts …

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Flash flood kills 17 people including children

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MUSCAT, OMAN – Torrential rain in Oman, situated on the eastern extremity of the Arabian Peninsula, led to devastating flash floods, resulting in a death toll of 17, according to Monday’s reports. Tragically, among those swept away were school children and their driver, whose vehicle was overwhelmed by the floodwaters. Neighboring regions, including the United Arab Emirates and Dubai, along with other parts of the Arabian Peninsula, are also preparing for the onslaught of heavy …

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