Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 14 people on Siau Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The disaster struck early Monday during the peak wet season, prompting evacuations, rescue operations, and road-clearing efforts as authorities search for missing persons.

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•  Flash floods hit Siau Island in North Sulawesi after intense rainfall
•  At least 14 people killed after being swept away by floodwaters
•  Four people still missing; search operations continue
• Sixteen rescuers deployed by local rescue agency
• Eighteen people reported injured so far
•  Around 444 residents evacuated to schools and churches
•  Roads blocked by rocks, debris, and thick mud
•  Excavators deployed to clear access routes
• Hundreds of houses and government buildings damaged
•  Disaster occurred during peak wet season across parts of Indonesia