The death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia has risen to 279, with officials warning the death toll could rise further.
इंडोनेशिया में बाढ़, भूस्खलन के कारण मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़कर 279 हुई
Korban tewas akibat banjir dan tanah longsor di Indonesia mencapai 279 orang
Flash floods and landslides have killed 303 people in Indonesia. 279 people are missing in the sudden natural disaster that struck three provinces in Sumatra, the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported on Saturday.
BNPB Chief Suharyanto told a press conference that North Sumatra suffered the most deaths at 166, with 143 still missing. West Sumatra recorded 90 deaths and 85 missing, while Aceh recorded 47 deaths and 51 missing.
Xinhua News Agency reported that Suharyanto held a meeting with BNPB units deployed in the three provinces, stressing that operations should be intensified as soon as the weather in those areas improves.
He said the agency is prioritizing three urgent tasks: conducting search and rescue operations for those still missing, restoring disrupted communication access, and ensuring the rapid delivery of logistics to affected residents.
Meanwhile, local authorities have stated that the death toll from the devastating floods in southern Thailand has also risen to near 150, as water levels begin to recede and rescue operations continue.
During a press briefing, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said that loss of life and property has been reported in eight southern provinces, with Songkhla reporting the highest number of fatalities at 110.
According to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, the major flooding in the southern region has affected 3.54 million people, although water levels have receded in many areas.
The city of Hat Yai has suffered the most damage. The heaviest rainfall during a strong monsoon earlier this week prompted the government to declare a state of emergency in Songkhla province to facilitate evacuation and rescue operations.
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