Death Toll in Sumatra Floods and Landslides Reaches 26, 11 Missing

Rescue operations face challenges due to power outages and blocked roads, as infrastructure damage worsens.

The death toll from flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra island has risen to 26, with 11 people still missing.
Over 80,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to the disaster, with more than 37,000 houses and buildings submerged.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by power outages, damaged bridges, and roads blocked by thick mud and debris.
The National Disaster Management Agency reported that floods also damaged 26 bridges, 45 mosques, and 25 schools, and destroyed 13 roads and two irrigation system units.
Heavy rains are forecasted to continue, raising concerns for further damage from floods and landslides.