VOICED : Inundaciones causan más de 50 muertos en Indonesia y Timor Oriental

Severe floods and landslides in Indonesia and Timor resulted in numerous fatalities. The island of Flores experienced chaos due to heavy rains just before Easter, leading to destruction of homes and infrastructure. In Bima, floods submerged thousands of homes after prolonged rainfall. Such natural disasters are common in Indonesia, especially during the rainy season.

What natural disasters occurred in eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste, causing significant loss of life?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Floods and landslides

• Volcanic eruptions

• Droughts and wildfires

What was the main concern of the authorities after the initial report of casualties?

• The spread of diseases

• The potential increase in the number of victims

• The damage to infrastructure

• The possibility of more landslides

What was the impact of the torrential rains on the island of Flores?

• The island experienced a drought

• The rains improved agricultural conditions

• The rains caused chaos and destruction just before Easter

• The island was evacuated

What did meteorologists predict for the region following the initial floods?

• A shift to dry weather

• Continued extreme weather conditions

• A decrease in rainfall

• Immediate relief from the rains

What is a common occurrence in the Indonesian archipelago during the rainy season?

• Snowstorms

• Sudden floods and landslides

• Heatwaves

• Droughts