he death toll from flash flooding and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 21, an official said Sunday, with six people still missing.
JAKARTA: Days of torrential rain have brought floods and landslides in Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, forcing the evacuation of more than 75,000 people, while killing at least 21, with six going missing, authorities said on Sunday (Mar 10). The havoc since last Thursday in the provincial capital of
More than 20,000 homes have flooded up to the roof level on Indonesia's second-most populous island. Meanwhile, landslides have blocked roads and hampered rescue and relief operations.
(UPDATE) JAKARTA: The death toll from flash flooding and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has climbed to 21, an official said Sunday, with six people still missing.