Recurring Flash Floods Deepen Trauma for Padang Residents
Residents in Padang, Indonesia, are experiencing deepening trauma from recurring flash floods, barely having recovered from a severe event in November 2025. The latest inundation has exacerbated the anxiety of those rebuilding their lives in temporary housing or with relatives after losing homes and belongings.
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