🚨 Indonesia is battling one of its worst natural disasters in 2025 as floods and landslides sweep across Sumatra Island.
According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the death toll has sadly risen to 712, and 507 people remain missing. Over 1.1 million residents in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh provinces have been displaced.
Rescue teams face tough conditions. Muddy roads and washed-out bridges have made ground access near-impossible, forcing crews to rely on helicopters 🚁 and boats 🛶. But bad weather and damaged infrastructure continue to slow response efforts.
On the tech front, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs says more than 90 percent of transmission towers in the hardest-hit areas are back online. Faster reconnections mean families can finally reach out for help and get crucial updates via phone and internet 📡.
President Prabowo Subianto has declared that rescue and relief operations are in full swing. He stressed the urgency of tackling climate change and called on local authorities to step up environmental protection and prepare for future extreme weather events 🌍💪.
This tragedy highlights the huge impact of climate-related disasters and the importance of strong local response systems. Stay tuned as we continue to follow rescue efforts and share stories of hope and resilience from Sumatra.
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Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 712
cgtn.com
