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The Digest:

The death toll from devastating floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has risen sharply, with rescue efforts continuing against a backdrop of immense displacement and ongoing search operations.

Key Points:
  • The national disaster agency confirmed the death toll has reached 631 people as of Tuesday.
  • Rescue teams are still searching for 472 individuals who remain missing.
  • Approximately one million residents have been evacuated from the affected regions.
  • Government and aid groups are racing to deliver emergency assistance to survivors.
  • The disaster followed intense rainfall that triggered flash floods and mudslides.
  • Northern Sumatra, particularly Aceh province, has been the hardest hit.
  • The event ranks among the deadliest flood-related disasters in Indonesia in recent years.
The rising numbers underscore the profound vulnerability to extreme weather, turning landscapes into sites of mourning and urgent, collective rescue.

Sources: AFP, Vanguard