Timor-Lesteâs government to seek international help rebuilding after devastating, fatal floods Posted 4 updated 4 Authorities are concerned about the availability of drinking water and waterborne diseases. ( Share Print text only Cancel Timor-Leste's government says it will ask Australia and other nations for help following catastrophic floods that have killed dozens and left thousands homeless. Key points: As the country continues to assess to full damage from the floods, it has also recorded its first COVID death Timor-Leste's first batch of vaccines arrived yesterday and authorities want to begin immunisations tomorrow Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia is standing ready to provide more assistance