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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.
Key points:
- As the country continues to assess to full damage from the floods, it has also recorded its first COVID death
- Timor-Leste’s first batch of vaccines arrived yesterday and authorities want to begin immunisations tomorrow
- Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia is standing ready to provide more assistance
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.
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