Timor-Leste’s government to seek international help rebuilding after devastating, fatal floods

Timor-Leste’s government says it will ask Australia and other nations for help following catastrophic floods that have killed dozens and left thousands homeless.

Late on Monday, officials confirmed the death toll from the disaster had reached 27, including six children.

But that figure is expected to rise, with at least another eight people are missing.

Neighbouring Indonesian islands have also been battered by heavy rains and…