© JP/Arya DipaA man checks out the condition of his housing complex in Pasir Jati, Bandung regency, West Java, on Sunday, following heavy rains on Saturday.
Heavy rains in Bandung, West Java and its surrounding areas on Saturday night caused the dam holding the Cinambo River in Pasar Jati, Bandung regency to burst, resulting in flooding that claimed three lives.
The flooding hit residential areas in Cigending subdistrict, Ujungberung district and several houses in the Endah regency complex, where eight people were dragged away by the strong currents.
The Bandung search and rescue (SAR) office said three people, including a baby, had been declared dead, while five people had been rescued.The victims were identified as Phida, 40, Hani, 25 and Raifan, 1.
"The joint SAR team has moved all residents affected by the flooding to a safer location," Bandung SAR spokesperson Joshua Banjarnahor said on Sunday.
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