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INDONESIA FLASH FLOODS LEAVE 15 DEAD AND DOZENS MISSING

INDONESIA FLASH FLOODS LEAVE 15 DEAD AND DOZENS MISSING Indonesia is reeling from catastrophic flash floods and landslides that struck on September 10–11, 2025, devastating Bali and East Nusa Tenggara. The disaster has left at least 15 people confirmed dead, with 10 others still missing, while hundreds of families have been displaced from their homes. Triggered by days of unusually heavy rainfall, rivers burst their banks, sweeping away houses, bridges, and farmland. Villages in low-lying and hilly regions were worst hit, as floodwaters and landslides engulfed entire communities. Survivors describe the scene as terrifying, with homes collapsing and people struggling to reach safety in the middle of the night. As of today, September 12, 2025, rescue operations are still ongoing. Emergency teams, supported by soldiers and volunteers, are searching through debris to recover victims and save survivors. Helicopters are airlifting supplies to cut-off communities, while makeshift ...