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People wade through the water at a flooded street in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Video. At least 90 dead as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

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Severe floods and landslides in West Sumatra have left at least 90 people dead, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage across multiple villages.

Severe floods and landslides have swept across Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving at least 90 people dead and dozens missing.

In West Sumatra’s Padang Pariaman district, hundreds of families were evacuated to mosques and community halls as more than 4,400 residents were affected.

Authorities report that over 1,600 homes were damaged, some remaining submerged under up to a meter of water.

Emergency teams, police, and military units have been deployed to restore access, deliver supplies, and support recovery efforts.

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