Latest news At least 225 dead after flooding in Indonesia
At least 225 people have died after severe flooding and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Dozens of people are still missing, according to the disaster control authorities on Saturday. The authorities warn that the number of victims could rise further, as remote areas were inaccessible to rescue teams for days due to torrential rain.
29.11.2025, 11:22
SDA
"There are still places we have not been able to access," said the head of the disaster management agency. "The data will continue to change."
Hardest hit is North Sumatra, where authorities report 116 dead and 42 missing. Heavy rains had triggered landslides on the steep terrain, washing away rural roads and disrupting key transportation links, authorities said.
The central government has sent additional soldiers, rescue workers, aircraft and heavy equipment. Generators, communication equipment and inflatable boats were also provided.
Indonesia regularly experiences extreme monsoon rains. Scientists warn that climate change is likely to further increase the frequency and intensity of such weather events.
Sumatra is almost as large as Germany, Austria and Switzerland combined and is located in the far west of the Southeast Asian island state on the equator. To the south-east of Sumatra lies the main Indonesian island of Java with its capital Jakarta.
