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Flood kills one, in West Java, Indonesia

JAKARTA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed, two others missing and more than 100 people taking shelter after flood hit Pasuruan of West Java, Health Ministry said on Sunday.

The flood submerged houses, health facilities and other infrastructures in the area since Friday, head of crisis center of Health Ministry Rustam Pakaya said.

Indonesia has been frequently hit by flood and landslide during the wet season which occurs from December to April.