Flash flood in Indonesia - in pictures

  • Rescuers search for survivors following a flash flood in which at least five people were killed and four others reported missing in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. AFP
    Rescuers search for survivors following a flash flood in which at least five people were killed and four others reported missing in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. AFP
  • According to the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management, heavy rain triggered the flash flood. EPA
    According to the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management, heavy rain triggered the flash flood. EPA
  • Rivers on the slopes of Mount Arjuno overflowed their banks on Thursday and their muddy waters inundated five hamlets in Kota Batu. AFP
    Rivers on the slopes of Mount Arjuno overflowed their banks on Thursday and their muddy waters inundated five hamlets in Kota Batu. AFP
  • Heavy rains are expected to continue and increase until February, partly because of a La Nina weather pattern. EPA
    Heavy rains are expected to continue and increase until February, partly because of a La Nina weather pattern. EPA
  • Relief efforts were hampered by blocked roads covered with thick mud and debris. AP Photo
    Relief efforts were hampered by blocked roads covered with thick mud and debris. AP Photo
  • Authorities were still collecting information about damage and possible casualties as they evacuated people in affected areas to government shelters. EPA
    Authorities were still collecting information about damage and possible casualties as they evacuated people in affected areas to government shelters. EPA
  • Severe flooding was also reported in other areas of the country but no casualties were reported. AP Photo
    Severe flooding was also reported in other areas of the country but no casualties were reported. AP Photo