The death toll from flooding in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta has risen to 66, authorities say, with two people still missing after the megalopolis was hit by some of the most powerful monsoon rains seen in years.
Jakarta and its surrounding areas have been pounded by torrential downpours since New Year's Eve, causing flooding and landslides that forced thousands to flee their homes. More than 173,000 residents were seeking refuge on Friday, Indonesia's state-run Antara news agency reported. And it could get worse. Though the floodwaters have somewhat subsided around Jakarta, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the days ahead.
Read MoreMore than 35,000 people in greater Jakarta are still staying in the government buildings, schools and malls that have been transformed into temporary shelters, Wibowo said.In Bekasi City, which is just east of Jakarta, nearly 150,000 people were displaced, Antara reported. People are seen in a temporary shelter in Indonesia after the floods.Jakarta is one of the world's fastest-sinking cities. It is particularly prone to flooding because it was built on swampy grounds.
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