00:00In Indonesia, at least 16 people were killed by flash flows triggered by torrential rains
00:06in the north Sulawesi province on Tuesday.
00:09On Monday morning, the monsoon rains caused the riverbanks to burst, triggering fast-moving
00:14torrents of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris.
00:18These torrents swept away people and submerged villages in the Siaotagulandangbiar district.
00:24In some places, access was ampered by damaged roads and disrupted communications.
00:29At least seven houses were washed away, and more than 140 homes were damaged when the
00:33deluge surged down hillsides.
00:36In addition, according to local authorities, the flood enforced more than 680 residents
00:42to seek shelter in churches and public buildings.
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