Sumatra landslides
Indonesia Flood Crisis: Over 900 Dead as Starvation Threatens Remote Villages in Sumatra
Dec 06, 2025 08:41 pm CST
Devastating floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people in Indonesia's Sumatra island, with starvation emerging as a critical threat in isolated villages. Part of a wider climate disaster affecting Southeast Asia that has claimed nearly 1,800 lives across five countries, the catastrophe has completely destroyed entire communities in Aceh province while the government faces criticism for not declaring a national disaster.
Death Toll Reaches 303 with 279 Still Missing in Devastating Indonesia Floods and Landslides
Nov 29, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Cyclone-fueled floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra island have claimed 303 lives with 279 people still missing, as rescue operations continue amid destroyed infrastructure. Around 80,000 people have been evacuated while neighboring Thailand reports 162 flood-related deaths, highlighting the severe impact of the rare tropical storm affecting multiple Southeast Asian countries.