16 dead, 8 missing in Indonesia floods and landslides

According to initial reports, 16 people have died and 8 are missing after floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall on the Indonesian island of Java.

According to a statement from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Center, floods and landslides have occurred on the island of Java due to excessive rainfall.

The statement said that adverse weather conditions and difficult access had slowed search and rescue efforts, adding that initial reports indicated that 16 people had died and 8 were missing.

The statement said 11 people who survived the disaster are being treated at nearby hospitals. reported to be ongoing.

In Indonesia, seasonal rainfall , which usually lasts from October to March, often causes floods and landslides.

The Indonesian government has decided to move the capital from Jakarta due to annual floods, infrastructure problems, and the overexploitation of groundwater, which has led to buildings sinking. A new city, Nusantara, is being built on the island of Borneo .