Nocere – Earth Disasters

In Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, officials confirmed that dozens were killed by a burst dam. The dam was once responsible for the regulation of water, thus preventing possible floods from in times of heavy downpours. However, the dam was unable to resist the massive surge of water from the lake after a heavy downpour. Tonnes of water gushed into the area where vast population resided, leading to dozens killed.

According to officials, the dam was relatively old, which could explain why it was unable to withstand the repeated pounding of incoming water. The damage was enormous – destroying many buildings and cars.

Emergency aids have since been deployed across the affected areas, and in the mean time, rescuers are seeking for survivors who are trapped underneath collapsed buildings. The government has assured that the destroyed homes would be rebuild with the help of local authorities.

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