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Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 8, 2026 at 2:54 AM

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Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir as water levels fall during the dry season. Officials say the reservoir remains within safe operating levels despite an 80 centimeter drop in water level.

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