In Indonesia, heavy flooding on Sumatra island has left two children dead. Some 24000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Torrential rainfall hammered the island for days.

Indonesia: Heavy flooding on Sumatra Island, about 24000 people have been forced to flee their homes

Indonesia's capital Jakarta is once again submerged underwater after heavy rainfall. The bustling metropolitan city which is home to more than 10 million has received a month's worth of rain in just 24 hours.

Major floods in Jakarta, several areas submerged

The death toll in Indonesia floods rose to 21 even as forecasters warned of heavy rain on Thursday. "We're still updating the figures from various sources and there is a possibility that the toll could increase," National disaster agency spokesman Agus Wibowo said.

Death toll in Indonesia flood rises to 21; thousands displaced

15 remain missing, says spokesman for the national disaster mitigation agency

After 47 die in Indonesia landslides, authorities warn of more rain