Floods and landslides have left 837 people dead and more than 500 missing, according to the latest official data from Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency. Rescue and relief operations are underway, but teams are struggling to reach several villages on Sumatra Island after roads and bridges were washed away. Residents in need are receiving aid in shelters in West Sumatra province, where the lack of clean drinking water remains the most pressing issue after river contamination since November 27. Displaced families reported their homes destroyed by flooding and are being evacuated to shelters, while aid supplies are being distributed despite limited resources.
00:00Floods and landslides have left 837 people dead and over 500 missing, according to Lelato's official data by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency.
00:12All-out rescue and relief operations are on their way, but teams are struggling to reach several villages on Sumantra Island after roads and bridges were swashed away.
00:22Residents in need are receiving aid in a shelter in West Sumantra Province.
00:27The lack of clean drinking water is the most pressing issue in the area.
00:32The river water has been contaminated since November 27th, making access to safe water difficult for local residents.
00:39Displaced residents said their homes were destroyed by flooding.
00:43They are being evacuated to shelters. Aid supplies are being distributed, but resources remain limited.
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