Flood and Landslide Events in Central Java

How many people died from landslides in Central Java?

Which subdistrict in Central Java was severely affected by the landslides and flooding?

What factor contributed to the weather anomaly in Central Java?

What assistance was provided to the residents affected by the flooding and landslides?

How many people are reported missing after the incidents in Central Java?

Flood and Landslide Events

Heavy rains in Central Java, Indonesia, have resulted in at least 35 fatalities due to floods and landslides.
Landslides accounted for 31 deaths, while 4 individuals died from flooding.
An additional 25 people are reported missing in the aftermath of these disasters.

Impacted Areas

The Purworejo subdistrict suffered the most, with 11 confirmed deaths and numerous individuals unaccounted for.
The disaster caused significant damage, burying dozens of homes and inundating thousands of others.

Emergency Response

A collaborative rescue effort involves disaster officials, military, police, non-governmental organizations, and volunteers.
The primary focus is on rescuing and evacuating residents from the affected regions.

Causes of the Disaster

Sutopo Nugroho from the Indonesian Disaster Management Agency attributed the severe weather to a convergence of factors.
Key contributing factors include warm sea temperatures and moist air flows from the Indian Ocean, leading to unstable atmospheric conditions and increased rainfall across Sumatera and Kalimantan.

This quiz covers the recent flood and landslide disasters in Central Java, Indonesia, which have resulted in significant fatalities and damage. It discusses the impacted areas, the emergency response efforts, and the causes attributed to the severe weather events. Test your knowledge on this tragic environmental crisis.