Indonesia's air force drops salt flares on storm clouds in an effort to stop further rain in the flood-ravaged capital Jakarta.
While much of the floodwaters have receded, thousands of people remain in some 270 shelters around greater Jakarta.
"The high waters might contaminate clean water resources, which could lead to the outbreak of diseases."At least 256 schools have been closed due to the floods, either directly affected by the deluge or being used as makeshift shelters.
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