Flash floods in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua have killed at least 50 people and badly injured dozens of others and damaged a small plane at the region’s main airportA search operation was still under way and there is a possibility that the death toll could rise.
Disaster authorities have warned local governments of flash flood risks due to deforestation in the mountains surrounding the town
More than 120 residents were taking shelter at government offices after their homes were hit by the floods
