Scores die in flash floods in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
by Rebecca Ratcliffe and agencies from on (#5G614)
Death toll may rise further after torrential rain swept Indonesian archipelago and neighbouring Timor-Leste
At least 97 people been killed and dozens are missing following tropical cyclone Seroja, which triggered devastating flash floods and landslides across eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor-Leste on Sunday.
Strong winds and torrential overnight rains caused dams to overflow and submerged villages, forcing thousands of people to flee to evacuation shelters.
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