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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Floods in Indonesia's capital kill 9 people and force thousands to evacuate

Floods in Indonesia's capital kill 9 people and force thousands to evacuate: At least nine people have been killed and almost 20,000 people evacuated after flash flooding submerged parts of Indonesia's capital and nearby towns.Key points:Almost 20,000 displaced residents in Jakarta have been evacuated to temporary sheltersRising rivers have submerged up to 90 neighbourhoods, according to officialsOne man reportedly died of hypothermia, while a 16-year-old boy was electrocutedHeavy monsoonal rains since New Year's Eve have ...

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