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Indonesia death toll from floods and landslides rises to 753 as hundreds remain missing

Trending:Putin India visitUkraine peace dealTrump physical testRawalpindi protestUS-Venezuela tensionKantara controversyIndonesia death toll from floods and landslides rises to 753 as hundreds remain missingFP News Desk • December 2, 2025, 15:46:53 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterDeaths from floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra have risen sharply as communities struggle with widespread destruction and shortages. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleGovernment agencies and aid groups are racing to deliver assistance to affected communities, while rescuers continue searching for over 500 people still missing. (Reuters)The number of people killed by floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island rose to 753 on Tuesday, with 504 still missing, the national disaster agency said. The updated figure marks a steep increase from the 604 reported on Monday. Days of torrential rain and a rare tropical storm battered the island, leaving many areas submerged and entire communities cut off.

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Credit: Government agencies and aid groups are racing to deliver assistance to affected communities, while rescuers continue searching for over 500 people still missing. (

Key Highlights

  • Although the rains have eased and waters have largely receded, the impact has been devastating for those left behind. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADIn North Sumatra, residents waded through thick grey-brown mud to recover what little they could.
  • She described fleeing in fear as rising water pushed into her village last week.
  • A neighbour had shouted a warning to run, and she escaped with her child as water rose to their knees.
  • Surveying her damaged home, she said it was destroyed and hoped for government help. More from World Magnitude of 6.6 earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued Indonesia floods: Death toll rises above 300 as rescue operations continuePresident Prabowo Subianto visited the region on Monday and pledged support for survivors, including assistance for damaged homes.
  • He has not yet declared a national emergency or issued calls for international support, unlike his Sri Lankan counterpart after recent floods.
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