The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia’s West Java province has risen to 49. The disaster struck Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat on January 24. Authorities said 15 people remain missing. Indonesia’s main rescue agency, Basarnas, confirmed the updated figures on Saturday. Search operations continued despite difficult terrain and unstable conditions. Heavy rain […]
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Indonesia floods kill over 1,000 as rescue efforts continue
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 […]
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 […]
Sumatra under siege: Floods kill 900, starvation threatens the living
Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Sumatra, Indonesia, the disaster management agency said. Authorities warn that starvation could raise the toll further. Remote villages remain cut off, with food and supplies scarce for survivors. A chain of tropical storms and heavy monsoon rains has battered Southeast and South Asia, causing […]
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 […]
Southeast asia floods kill 400+, thousands stranded
Southeast Asia is struggling after massive floods and landslides killed more than 400 people in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Thousands remain stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue. Authorities have launched large-scale search-and-rescue and clean-up operations across affected regions. In Indonesia, heavy monsoon rains devastated Sumatra, leaving over 300 dead and more than 270 missing. North […]
Floods and landslides kill 19 in Indonesia’s Sumatra
JAKARTA: The death toll from floods and landslides in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has risen to 19, with dozens still reported missing, officials said on Thursday. Extreme weather battered the province for several days, affecting multiple districts and triggering widespread destruction. Read More: Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Sumatra National search and rescue agency official Emy Freezer confirmed […]