Flash floods and landslides in Java claim 25 lives, rescue efforts ongoing

Flash floods and a devastating landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province have left at least 25 dead, with rescue teams racing to find survivors amid warnings of more heavy rain.

Flash floods and a landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province have killed at least 25 people, with rescuers continuing to search for survivors. Heavy rains in Pekalongan triggered the landslide on Tuesday, blocking the main road to the Dieng plateau, a popular tourist destination.

Authorities reported 25 injuries and deployed heavy machinery to clear access for search and rescue teams. Indonesia's disaster agency has cautioned residents about continued rain in the coming days, warning of further landslides and flash floods in the region.

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