Indonesia Floods: Death Toll Climbs to 248 as Rescue Efforts Continue
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Indonesia's Sumatra island has been ravaged by devastating floods, landslides, and a tsunami, resulting in a death toll of 248. The disaster was triggered by relentless monsoon rains, which combined with an earthquake and a tsunami to cause widespread destruction. Rescue teams are struggling to reach remote areas, with thousands displaced and many still missing. The worst-hit regions are North and West Sumatra, where damaged roads, destroyed bridges, and severed communication lines have isolated residents from outside help. Relief aircraft are air-dropping essential supplies, but rescuers are battling through treacherous terrain with limited equipment. In Central Tapanuli district, entire villages have been submerged, with wooden homes swept away and streets turned into raging currents. Over 3,000 families have sought shelter in temporary government buildings, unsure when they can return home. As emergency crews push deeper into isolated regions, officials are warning that Indonesia's frequent exposure to extreme weather and seismic activity demands stronger disaster preparedness and early warning systems. The death toll is expected to rise further as hundreds remain missing and entire regions remain inaccessible.
