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Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia's Sumatra island; at least 37 killed

IndiaTimes Sunday, 12 May 2024 ()
Heavy rains and cold lava on Sumatra island in Indonesia caused flash floods resulting in at least 37 deaths and more missing. Mount Marapi's cold lava flow led to devastating floods in West Sumatra province. Rescuers retrieved bodies from affected villages, with 18 individuals still missing. The disaster occurred after recent flash floods in nearby districts.
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Rescue workers search for people still missing after flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia. Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening, while flooding hit...

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