The death toll from devastating floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has risen sharply, with rescue efforts continuing against a backdrop of immense displacement and ongoing search operations.
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The national disaster agency confirmed the death toll has reached 631 people as of Tuesday.
Rescue teams are still searching for 472 individuals who remain missing.
Approximately one million residents have been evacuated from the affected regions.
Government and aid groups are racing to deliver emergency assistance to survivors.
The disaster followed intense rainfall that triggered flash floods and mudslides.
Northern Sumatra, particularly Aceh province, has been the hardest hit.
The event ranks among the deadliest flood-related disasters in Indonesia in recent years.
The rising numbers underscore the profound vulnerability to extreme weather, turning landscapes into sites of mourning and urgent, collective rescue.View Post
Sources: AFP, Vanguard