Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.
Floods and landslides in western Indonesia’s Sumatra have resulted in 174 deaths, with approximately 80 individuals still unaccounted for. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that North Sumatra province alone has seen 116 fatalities, while communication and power outages hinder rescue efforts. Thousands of families are displaced, and search teams continue to work under challenging conditions. In related news, severe flooding in Thailand has claimed 145 lives, adding to the region’s ongoing disaster challenges.
