Additionally, 17 houses were said to have been washed away, while 60 others were submerged in … Indonesia's weather agency warned on Friday that a second tropical cyclone in the space of a week could trigger floods and landslides in more central areas after cyclone Seroja killed 163 people in eastern parts of the country. Floods have wreaked havoc and destruction on islands stretching from Flores in Indonesia to Timor-Leste, killing more than 100 people and sending thousands fleeing into shelters. It is subject to severe flooding and landslides. Flash floods unleashed by torrential rains kill 23 people on Indonesia's island of Flores, while the neighbouring nation of Timor-Leste reports eight deaths. Another 49 people were killed on nearby Adonara island and 12 died on neighbouring Alor island, the disaster agency said. Flooding and landslides were reported in the municipality of São Vicente. Rates of COVID-19 in Timor-Leste are also on the rise. At least 44 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides swept an island in Indonesia’s easternmost province on Sunday morning. Flooding Severe flooding reported in Bima forcing 10,000 people to flee Credit: AP. It rained heavily in the region yesterday and avalanches, slush floods, and rockfalls were reported in a dozen areas spanning from Höfn in Southeast Iceland to Borgarfjörður eystri in the country’s northeast. 2 days ago - Indonesia – Floods and Landslides Affect Java Island; 1 week ago - Indonesia and East Timor – Flood Death Toll Climbs, Thousands Displaced; Colombia – Houses Destroyed by Flash Floods and Landslides in Cali . Indonesia is an island country, and an estimated one of every two citizens lives in an area believed to be at risk of landslides. Landslides and flash floods from torrential rains in eastern Indonesia killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands, the country's disaster relief agency said. In January this year, 40 people died when flash floods hit the town of Sumedang on Java. Landslides and flash floods from torrential rains in eastern Indonesia killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands, the country's disaster relief agency said Sunday. Timor-Leste is reeling after heavy rain caused severe floods and landslides over the Easter weekend, killing at least 42 people. This is equivalent to half a month's worth of January rain. Flood survivors receive medical treatment at a hospital on Lembata Island, in Indonesia, on Sunday. Flooding and landslides killed at least two people in Santa Catarina, Brazil, after 104 mm (4 inches) of rain fell in a six-hour period on Sunday, January 25, 2021. Local media reported 20 people were evacuated in Ponta Delgada and 7 in Boaventura. (Photo: Twitter/BNPB Indonesia) A storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the Portuguese island of Madeira on 25 December. The general area of destruction includes Komodo National Park, home to the famed giant lizard, the Komodo dragon, although there were no immediate reports from that island. Environmentalists opposed the law on the grounds that it could lead to a rise in deforestation and promotes mining. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said on April 5 that at least 44 people died in flash flooding and landslides that hit the island of Flores the day before. Hours before people woke up to … Forest clearance can intensify flooding as it dislodges the soil and increases the area of surface run-off, they warned. A state of uncertainty has been declared in East Iceland due to the ongoing danger of avalanches and landslides. Floods sparked by torrential rain wreaked havoc and destruction on islands stretching from Flores Island in Indonesia to Timor Leste (Photo | AFP) More than 50 people were killed after flash floods and landslides swept through eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste on Sunday, authorities said, warning the toll could rise further. Floods and landslide damages in Madeira, Portugal, after a storm on 25 December 2020. At least 41 people were killed in landslides and flash floods triggered by torrential rains in eastern Indonesia on Sunday. Photo: Government of Madeira . Heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides in northern Peru over the past few days, affecting as many as 3 000 homes. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said on April 5 that at least 44 people died in flash flooding and landslides that hit the island of Flores the day before.The National Disaster Management Agency statement said that 26 people were still missing and nine others were injured. At least six villages have been affected by flash floods and a landslide that cut five bridges on the island, he said. Advertisement. At least six villages have been affected by flash floods and a landslide that cut five bridges on the island, he said. Almost 160 people have been killed in landslides and flooding in Indonesia. Emergency workers could be seen rescuing a body and searching for survivors in the island of Lembata on Tuesday, a day after Seroja tropical cyclone wreaked havoc and caused flooding and landslides in several districts and islands in southern Indonesia and East Timor. Flooding can be defined as the overflowing by water of the normal confines of a watercourse or water body and/or the accumulation of drainage water over areas that are not normally submerged.1 In addition to flooding inundating and degrading soils, the soil and the subsoil itself can represent the source areas of floods. Floods, landslides kill dozens in Indonesia and Timor-Leste Torrential rains caused flooding in Bima Regency in West Nusa Tenggara province on Sunday, Apr 4, 2021. At least three others have died in a landslide in neighbouring East Timor, including a two-year-old child. "At least six villages have been affected by flash floods and a landslide that cut five bridges on the island," Jati said. East Timor’s deputy prime minister, Jose Reis, said it was the worst incident to affect his country in 40 years. On Adonara island to the east of Flores, a bridge collapsed and rescuers were battling heavy rain, strong wind and waves. On Monday, the Cariboo municipality issued an evacuation order to a house located on Panorama Ridge — southeast of downtown — where residents won't be allowed to return until the structure is deemed safe by engineers. Official death tolls as reported by wire services quoting government sources varied widely, ranging from 113 dead to 160. An evacuation alert was also issued for four … News Floods, landslides kill at least 23 on Indonesian island of Flores 9:54pm, Apr 4, 2021 Debris litters an area hit by flash flood in East Flores, Indonesia, on Sunday. 23 March, 2021 by Richard Davies in Americas, News. Flooding and landslides Floods brought on by heavy rain in South Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo this week have killed at least 15 people and displaced more than 100,000. Seasonal rains frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands where millions of people live in mountainous areas or near fertile flood plains. Dozens of bodies have been recovered. In Timor-Leste, the neighbouring country on Timor island, at least 27 people were killed by landslides, flash floods, as well as a falling tree, while 7,000 were displaced. Around 160 mm (6.2 inches) of rain fell in a 24-hour period in Yurimaguas, capital of Alto Amazonas Province in Loreto Region, which is more than half the city's March average rainfall of 257 mm (10.1 inches). “High rates of deforestation are exacerbating flash floods and landslides. Heavy rainfall has been lashing Florianopolis in Santa Catarina since January 21. At least 44 people were killed after flash floods and landslides swept an island in Indonesia's easternmost province Sunday morning, rescue officials said, adding they expected the toll to rise. The City of Quesnel, B.C., has declared a local state of emergency for a hillside neighbourhood due to landslide risk. 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