Storm Floodwaters in Indonesia Turned Logs Into Floating Projectiles
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Cyclone Senyar struck northwest Indonesia last week, causing widespread flooding and landslides that killed at least 800 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. The storm, which also impacted Malaysia and Thailand, brought days of heavy rain to Sumatra, with one area receiving 16 inches in a single day. The resulting floods turned piles of timber into destructive projectiles, smashing into homes in North Sumatra. Rescue workers reported widespread timber debris in affected areas. Experts attribute the storm's catastrophic impact, particularly in Indonesia, to decades of deforestation, which has converted forests into palm oil plantations, pulpwood farms, and gold mines.
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