Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia's Sumatra island; at least 37 killed

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 12, 2024
Heavy rains and cold lava on Sumatra island in Indonesia caused flash floods resulting in at least 37 deaths and more missing. Mount Marapi's cold lava flow led to devastating floods in West Sumatra province. Rescuers retrieved bodies from affected villages, with 18 individuals still missing. The disaster occurred after recent...

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Published on May 13, 2024 -  01:06
Rescuers search for missing after Indonesia deadly floods
Rescue workers search for people still missing after flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia. Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening, while flooding hit roads, homes and mosques.

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