Devastating Indonesia Floods Cause Critical Food and Medical Shortages as Death Toll Nears 1,000

Dec 09, 2025 02:14 am CST

Indonesia is facing severe food and medical shortages following catastrophic floods that have killed 961 people across three provinces. Over one million people have been displaced as recovery efforts continue, with elephants being deployed to help clear debris. Officials estimate reconstruction costs could reach $3.1 billion as climate change intensifies monsoon impacts across Southeast Asia.