Indonesia’s Sumatra island reels from the aftermath of flash floods and landslips, leaving at least 26 dead and 11 missing. The National Disaster Management Agency reports extensive damage, with infrastructure such as bridges, mosques, and schools severely affected. Rescue efforts face challenges due to power outages, damaged roads, and blocked access routes.
The worst-hit areas, including Pesisir Selatan and Padang Pariaman districts, witness tragic scenes of buried houses and injured villagers. Monsoon rains exacerbate the situation, submerging thousands of homes and buildings and causing widespread destruction. Indonesia grapples with the recurring threat of natural disasters, highlighting the vulnerability of its mountainous regions and floodplains to heavy rainfall and landslides.