• Floods in North Maluku province killed 13 people and injured two others.
• Heavy rain triggered the floods, causing severe damage to 10 houses in Ternate city.
• BNPB warned residents to remain vigilant due to potential future heavy rain.

Floods in Indonesia’s North Maluku province killed thirteen people and injured two others on Sunday, authorities reported.

The country’s disaster management agency, BNPB, reported that the floods, triggered by heavy rain since Saturday, also severely damaged 10 houses in Ternate city.

BNPB warned local residents to be on guard, citing forecasts that heavy rain might continue in the next few days.

“We urge people to remain vigilant and follow directions from authorities on potential subsequent floods,” spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a statement.

BNPB deployed a team to help evacuate the victims. Basarnas also reported that it was actively working to rescue individuals affected by landslides and debris swept along by floodwaters.

In May, flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province killed over 60 people.

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