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Deadly Cyclone Devastates Sumatra, Leaves 1,100 Dead

12/31/2025

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Story summary

In late November 2025, a rare cyclone struck Sumatra, Indonesia, killing over 1,100 people.
Floodwaters rose dramatically, burying homes under logs and debris.
Survivors described the event as more catastrophic than the Indian Ocean tsunami two decades ago.
Conservationists attribute the disaster to years of unchecked logging in the area.
The cyclone's impact was felt island-wide, with many structures destroyed and communities left in ruins.

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Story summary

In late November 2025, a rare cyclone struck Sumatra, Indonesia, killing over 1,100 people.
Floodwaters rose dramatically, burying homes under logs and debris.
Survivors described the event as more catastrophic than the Indian Ocean tsunami two decades ago.
Conservationists attribute the disaster to years of unchecked logging in the area.
The cyclone's impact was felt island-wide, with many structures destroyed and communities left in ruins.