Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 442

1/12/2025 6:04

The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 442.



The head of the National Disaster Management Agency BNPB Chief Suharyanto said at a press briefing that North Sumatra recorded the highest number of casualties, at 217, with another 209 still missing..



He added that Aceh Province reported 96 deaths and 75 missing, while West Sumatra recorded 129 deaths and 118 missing.



According to Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Pratikno, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed that all national resources be reinforced and focused on emergency response as quickly as possible.