In Indonesia, the death toll has climbed to 91 and 68 are still missing after flash floods that struck following torrential rains on Wednesday. The hardest-hit area is the remote location of Teluk Wondama, about eight to 10 hours by ship from Manokari, West Papau. Communication lines also have been disrupted. About 80 percent of the town of Wasior, in the Teluk Wondama district, has been damaged. A spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency Priyadi Kardono said, tents, blankets, clothes and food are being distributed among the people.
News On AIR | October 7, 2010 2:28 PM
Death toll in Indonesia's flash floods climbs to 91