Extreme weather and climate-fuelled heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Indonesia’s West Java, killing at least 17 people. Homes have been buried as authorities race to carry out rescue operations amid worsening weather conditions.


Indonesia: Deadly Rains Trigger Landslide in West Java; At Least 17 Killed

An earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale jolted the Tanimbar region in Indonesia on Tuesday, according to European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

Indonesia: Powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 jolts Tanimbar region

Indonesian Muslims arrived at mosques with face masks to perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers at dawn on Wednesday (May 13) despite concerns that the coronavirus pandemic has yet to subside.

Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with masks and prayers

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

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Indonesia: Deadly Rains Trigger Landslide in West Java; At Least 17 Killed

Indonesia: Powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 jolts Tanimbar region

Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with masks and prayers

Death toll in Indonesia flood rises to 21; thousands displaced