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  • May 13, 2024
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34 DEAD, 16 MISSING IN INDONESIA FLOODS TRIGGERED BY MOUNT MERAPI.

Why in the news?

Fatal flooding in Indonesia claims 34 lives and leaves 16 missing after Mount Merapi triggers flash floods and lava flow.

source:scribd

About the Fatal Flooding in Indonesia:

  • At least 34 people lost their lives due to flash floods and cold lava flow from Mount Merapi.
  • The floods occurred in two districts in Sumatra province following hours of heavy rainfall.
  • Mount Marapi, known as one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, contributed to the disaster.
About Mount Merapi:

  • Mount Merapi, meaning “Mountain of Fire,” is Indonesia’s most active volcano.
  • It stands at 2,911 metres tall with steep slopes and dense vegetation.
  • Located near Yogyakarta, Java’s cultural capital, its deadliest eruption was in 1979, claiming 60 lives.