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Indonesia's Deadly Floods: 961 Dead, Trust Erodes Amid Crisis

12/10/2025

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The floods and landslides in Sumatra are Indonesia's worst natural disaster in more than 20 years, with 961 dead, 293 missing, and over one million displaced.
Aceh province has the highest fatalities at 389, followed by North Sumatra with 338 and West Sumatra with 234.
Critics say the government relief effort has been slow and inadequate, risking erosion of public trust.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck North Sumatra, complicating recovery efforts.

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Story summary

The floods and landslides in Sumatra are Indonesia's worst natural disaster in more than 20 years, with 961 dead, 293 missing, and over one million displaced.
Aceh province has the highest fatalities at 389, followed by North Sumatra with 338 and West Sumatra with 234.
Critics say the government relief effort has been slow and inadequate, risking erosion of public trust.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck North Sumatra, complicating recovery efforts.