heavy rains have been landslides on the island of Sulawesi, and Floods. In the district of Gowa in the South of the island, a dam on delivery. Several people were killed.
Days of monsoon rain has triggered on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi Floods and landslides. At least eight people were killed, several are missing. More than 2000 inhabitants had to leave their zoo set, and apartments.
From the air shows the extent of the Floods on Sulawesi.
Particularly threatening the situation was, according to the provincial government at the Bili-Bili dam. The water rose so high that it flowed over the dam crown. The operator had to open the dam to prevent a greater danger, it said. The employees no time to warn the residents downstream, but remained.
rescue workers are expecting more Victims
in addition to the tidal wave of days of rain caused in the Region of Gowa, several landslides. In addition, several bridges were damaged. Also, the power supply fell out. The people in the affected areas are now waiting for heavy equipment to be able to the search for the Missing begin. According to the civil protection authority and four people are missing. The provincial government speaks of the 20 Missing persons.
During the rainy season in Indonesia often floods mugen and landslides – the monsoon lasts approximately from November to March.
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