JAKARTA - As many as 10 victims died due to flash floods in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) were found.

So that the total number of casualties due to natural disasters in the area is up to 72 people.

"72 victims have been found", said East Flores Deputy Regent Agus Payong Boli to the Head of Perum LKBN Antara Biro NTT Bernadus Tokan in Kupang, Tuesday, April 6.

Flash floods occurred in the area as a result of extreme weather, marked by the appearance of Seroja Tropical Cyclone on Sunday, April 4 in the morning.

The dead victims, he said, were residents of Nelelalamadike Village, Ileboleng District, Waiwerang Village and Waiburak Village, East Adonara District, and Oyangbaran Village, Wotanulumado District.

It is estimated that dozens of other victims have not been found, while the search for victims was hampered by the presence of heavy equipment.

"But we are trying to bring it from the neighboring district, Maumere", he said.


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