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Je\'ne Lata Bridge in Manuju district, Gowa regency, splits due to the overflowing Je\'ne Lata River on Tuesday (22/01/2019). High rainfall in recent days has caused flooding and landslides in a number of regencies in South Sulawesi.

MAKASSAR, KOMPAS —  Excessive rain is expected until the end of January, while the peak of the rainy season is predicted to arrive in February. Floods and landslides remain major hazards.

Thousands of people have been evacuated from floods and landslides in a number of areas. In addition to excessive rain and the poor condition of rivers and water catchment, extreme high tide inundated several areas.

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