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Heavy rain is affecting several areas of the country causing floods and landslides. Approx. 131 mm of rain in 24 h were recorded in Gorontalo city (Gorontalo province, Sulawesi island) over 25 - 26 October. According to official reports, as of 27 October, 1 500 houses have been damaged in Gorontalo. Local media also reported that 11 people have been killed in Merangin district (Jambi province, Sumatra island). Over the next 24 h, moderate to locally heavy rain may affect most of the country, including the areas already affected.