Indonesia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Samarinda
Over 30,000 people have been affected by flooding in Indonesia‘s East Kalimantan Province. Flooding struck in areas of the city of Samarinda from around 22 May after a period of…
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Indonesia – Cars Dragged Through Streets as Flash Floods Hit Central Aceh
Flash floods and landslides damaged dozens of houses in Central Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, on 13 May. Several villages in Kebayakan District were affected, in particular Paya Tumpi where…
Indonesia – 1 Missing After Massive Landslide in Bogor Regency, West Java
One person is missing after heavy rain falling on unstable ground caused a massive landslide in West Java Province of Indonesia. The landslide occurred in Wangunjaya Village, Leuwisadeng District, Bogor…
Indonesia – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in West Sulawesi Province
Heavy rain has continued to fall in parts of Indonesia, where disaster authorities report at least 3 people died landslides in West Sulawesi Province. Local disaster agency said 2 landslides…
Strength in Beauty – Rethinking Tsunami Defense
In tsunami preparedness, it turns out there can be strength in beauty. Rows of green hills strategically arranged along coastlines can help to fend off destruction from tsunamis while preserving…
Indonesia – 12,000 Affected By Floods and Landslides in Sumatra
Heavy rainfall since late April has caused flooding and landslides on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, damaging homes and livelihoods and affecting over 12,000 people. Flooding was also reported in…
Indonesia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Bandung, West Java
Disaster authorities in Indonesia have reported flooding in Bandung Regency, West Java, a region blighted by flooding over the last few months. Recent heavy rainfall triggered flooding on 30 April,…
Indonesia – Homes Damaged by Flooding in Aceh and Central Kalimantan
Heavy rain has continued to fall in parts of Indonesia, causing major flooding in Aceh and Central Kalimantan provinces over the last 2 days. Minor flood events were also reported…
Indonesia – Hundreds of Homes Damaged by Floods in Banten, Bengkulu and East Kalimantan
Over 2,000 people have been affected by flooding in several provinces of Indonesia over the last 5 days. Recent flooding also triggered evacuations in Penang State, Malaysia. Indonesia In Serang…
Flood Prevention Could Bring ‘Huge’ Payoff as Global Risks Rise
LONDON, April 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Asia faces surging threats from coastal and river flooding as climate change brings more intense rainfall and rising seas – but investing now…
Indonesia – 4 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in West Java and Central Kalimantan
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report that 3 people have died in recent flooding in West Java and Central Kalimantan Provinces. Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said flooding hit…
Indonesia – Thousands Affected by Floods in Lamongan, East Java
Thousands of people have been affected by floods in Lamongan Regency of East Java, Indonesia, since 09 April. Around 7,500 houses have been flooded, directly affecting over 25,000 people across…
Indonesia – At least 3 Dead, 2 Missing After Floods and Landslides in 3 Provinces
Heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding in 3 provinces of Indonesia – South Sulawesi, East Kalimantan and West Sumatra – over the weekend 04 to 05 April, 2020. Disaster authorities…
Indonesia – 1 Dead, 50,000 Affected After More Floods in Bandung
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report further flooding in Bandung Regency, West Java Province. This is the second major flood event in the regency in the last 10 days. Bandung was…
Indonesia – Deadly Landslide in South Sulawesi
At least one person has been killed in landslides in Indonesia‘s South Sulawesi province. Two landslides occurred early on 26 March in Rembon district, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. The second…
Indonesia – Thousands Affected by Floods in Bandung
Authorities have reported more flooding in West Java province, Indonesia, after heavy rain from around 20 March. West Java provincial disaster authority (BPBD) said flooding affected Bandung Regency on 20…
