The natural disaster also affected clean water facility, bridge, electricity poles, irrigation infrastructure and rice fields at three villages in Tanantovea sub district, Donggala, Yalamin Yakalana, the Wombo Kalonggo village head, said here on Wednesday.
Until now 42 residents have fled to safer areas due to the flood which has been triggered by incessant heavy rains.
"The flood has started since around five pm local time. The local inhabitants (of Wombo Kalonggo) have begun to take refuge to higher ground," Yalamin said.
The flood also damaged a 30-km long road which was newly constructed.
The Wombo river has overflowed and damaged two rural irrigation facilities, one clean water supply facility, a concrete bridge, and flooded tens of hectares of rice fields.
The road connecting Palu city and Donggala District was cut off due to the damage of the bridge.
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