Floods in West Java, Indonesia

Floods in West Java, Indonesia
Floods in West Java, Indonesia
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Heavy rains have caused flooding in the Indonesian province of West Java, including the metropolitan area, Jakarta. At least 2 people were killed and 20 others were injured. The natural disaster follows a series of floods that hit several provinces in the country in September, Floodlist reported.

According to preliminary data, at least one house and one vehicle were swept away by flash floods. Over 300 houses and 10 bridges were damaged.

According to the Disaster Relief Agency, 210 families have been displaced.

Floods have also affected Jakarta, where roads were flooded. The disaster affected 49 settlements, as a result of which 104 people were evacuated. In some places, more than 200 mm of precipitation fell 24 hours before September 22.

In total, 283 people have died as a result of natural disasters this year. From January to September 21, a total of 2,069 natural disasters occurred in the country, including 773 floods and 378 landslides.

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