Devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia have killed at least 1,003 people, rescuers said on Saturday. Over 5,400 people have been injured, and 218 remain missing. The northwestern island of Sumatra has been hit hardest, forcing 1.2 million residents into temporary shelters. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that torrential rains and flooding over the […]
Sumatra disaster
Indonesia estimates $3.1bn needed for Sumatra flood recovery
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Sumatra island will require 51.82 trillion rupiah ($3.11 billion) for reconstruction and recovery after a series of deadly floods, senior officials announced on Monday. The disaster, triggered by cyclone-induced storms, caused extensive destruction across multiple provinces. Read More: Sumatra flood tragedy deepens amid aid struggle According to official data, the death toll has […]
Surviving the floods: Indonesians struggle for basic supplies
Thousands of Indonesians are struggling for food and basic supplies after deadly floods and landslides hit Sumatra. Over 770 people have died, homes have been buried, bridges washed away, and transportation links severed. Relief efforts are underway, but damaged roads and ongoing rains are making aid distribution extremely difficult. In Sibolga, residents waited hours in […]
Indonesian man searches for missing wife after devastating floods
PALEMBAYAN, Indonesia – Abdul Ghani, 57, has been tirelessly searching for his wife, Marsoni, after cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastated Sumatra island. The soft drink vendor has been walking through mud-laden streets, carrying a large photo of his missing wife, hoping for any sign of her. Read More: Indonesia police shoot dead four men after attack on Riau […]