EXTREME CLIMATIC EVENTS
CLIMATE-RELATED DISASTERS
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Worsening floods and landslides leave dozens dead and 170,000 people homeless in Indonesia
Extreme Rain Events have triggered more flooding and landslides across the Indonesian archipelago, claiming dozens of lives and leaving at least 170,000 people homeless including the northern coast of Java, various parts of the capital Jakarta and North Sulawesi province.
The total number of people who have lost their homes include
- 65,000 In Jakarta
- 85,000 in North Sulawesi province
- 20,000 on the northern coast of Java
Dozens of people have lost their lives since the latest round of flooding began on January 14.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency [BNPB] has warned more rains and flooding could hit the disaster areas over the next few days.
Meanwhile, the casualties and the number of people made homeless by the extreme climatic events continue to rise.
Related Links
- Tens of Thousands Displaced in Indonesia Floods, Landslides January 19, 2014