Veronika Lamahoda, Director of the Ile Boleng Tanah Foundation, shared how this disaster happened and what needs to be done in the future to prevent more victims.
Flash Flood in East Flores

Banjir Bandang di Flores Timur akibat badai Seroja. Source: Nurhadi Sucahyo
Floods and landslides hit a number of areas in East Nusa Tenggara. Cyclone Seroja, centered in the waters south of NTT and northern Australia, caused above-normal rainfall for several days. Hundreds of dead victims were found while thousands were displaced, accompanied by property damage everywhere.
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