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Sumatra Floods Claim Over 1,129 Lives, Christmas Hope Remains

12/26/2025

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Over 1,129 people died in floods in Sumatra, marking one of the region's worst disasters.
On December 25, 2025, worshippers gathered for Christmas Mass at Angkola Protestant Church in Aek Ngadol, South Tapanuli, Sumatra.
Churchgoer Krismanto Nainggolan described mixed emotions after losing his home and neighbors, and noted the occasion marked a new beginning with hopes on God, while Pastor Yansen Roberto Ritonga called for reflection.

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Over 1,129 people died in floods in Sumatra, marking one of the region's worst disasters.
On December 25, 2025, worshippers gathered for Christmas Mass at Angkola Protestant Church in Aek Ngadol, South Tapanuli, Sumatra.
Churchgoer Krismanto Nainggolan described mixed emotions after losing his home and neighbors, and noted the occasion marked a new beginning with hopes on God, while Pastor Yansen Roberto Ritonga called for reflection.