Dozens of people died in Papua due to flash flood
News24xx.com - At least 73 people died and 60 others missing in flash flood that happened in Papua province. The rescue workers are struggling to reach remote areas and it is feared that the death toll is likely to increase.
Two bridges and more than 100 houses were damaged by the flood. Roads are blocked by landslides and fallen trees.
Read more: Viral Story of an old woman in Indramayu who almost died as a result of being wrapped around and sprayed by a cobra
More than 4000 people were forced to leave their homes. Some of them are seeking shelter in government offices.
“Our house was flooded with thick mud... we immediately grabbed our valuables and ran to neighbor’s house to seek refuge. It’s hard to get out of the area because many roads are blocked... I’m worried, sad and scared all at once,” said one of the civilians, Lili Puji Hastuti, as cited from BBC.
The search continued in some of the most affected areas. According to national disaster agency’s spokesman, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, in the town of Sentani, there were around 51 people killed. In the nearby provincial capital Jayapuya, there around 7 people died.
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