The water supply to the capital Malé has been suspended, and the government declared a state of emergency. Safe drinking water is being distributed to the population.
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Fewer deaths from natural disasters but risks, costs rise
Indonesia is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to natural disasters, but even though fewer people are dying from disasters, the economic toll is growing.
Myanmar + 5 more
Latest Asia-Pacific disaster map highlights violence in Myanmar, flooding and landslides in Indonesia
Clashes on 20 Mar over a local dispute in Myanmar resulted in 40 fatalities and 61 injured. Flooding and landslides in West Java displaced nearly 6,500 families.
Solomon Islands + 5 more
Latest Asia-Pacific disaster map highlights landslides and flash flooding in Indonesia and Philippines
Tropical Depression Crising passed just below the southern Philippines, causing landslides and flash flooding. Heavy rain also caused flash flooding and landslides across Western Indonesia. 10 people were killed and over 5,000 homes destroyed.
Jakarta flooding highlights prevention gaps
JAKARTA, 24 January 2013 (IRIN) - Recent widespread flooding in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, highlights the need for more effective flood management. The government's efforts to reduce perennial flooding in Jakarta have been focused on building more floodways, but this does not address...
World + 39 more
Global emergency overview highlights Indonesia floods, clashes in Sudan and displacement in Syria
Severe monsoon rains caused major flooding in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, affecting 250,000 people. According to UNAMID, ethnic clashes in Darfur displaced 70,000
Assistance to Jakarta flood victims delayed
Hundreds of people hit by flooding in Indonesia's capital say government aid has still not arrived four days after the city governor declared a state of emergency