Flash Floods and Landslides in Indonesia Leave 20 Dead, Rescue Efforts Continue
Torrential rains in North Sumatra triggered deadly floods and landslides, with rescuers still searching for missing individuals.
- Heavy rains over the weekend caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides across four districts in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
- The death toll has risen to 20, with bodies recovered from mudslides and floodwaters; two people remain missing as search efforts persist.
- Karo district was the worst affected, with 10 fatalities confirmed, and authorities fear additional victims may still be discovered in tourist areas.
- The disaster has destroyed homes, farms, and over 130 hectares of agricultural land, leaving dozens injured and displacing numerous residents.
- Indonesia’s rainy season, which runs from October to March, frequently leads to severe flooding and landslides, exacerbated by climate change.