Deforestation fuels Indonesia floods
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- Indonesia is grappling with the aftermath of devastating floods that have claimed over 700 lives, with experts attributing the severity of the disaster to extensive deforestation. The loss of forests, primarily due to timber extraction and palm oil cultivation, has destabilized the land, making it more susceptible to erosion and flooding.
- The situation underscores the critical need for sustainable land management practices in Indonesia, as the ongoing environmental degradation not only exacerbates natural disasters but also threatens the livelihoods of millions who depend on these ecosystems.
- This disaster highlights a broader regional crisis, as severe flooding and landslides have also impacted neighboring countries, resulting in a combined death toll exceeding 1,400 across Southeast Asia. The relentless monsoon rains, intensified by climate change, raise urgent questions about disaster preparedness and the long-term impacts of environmental policies in the region.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
