Floods and landslides that hit the large island of Sumatra in Indonesia have claimed the lives of 26 people while the fate of at least 11 is missing, according to a new report released today by rescue agencies.
“Eleven people are missing and 26 were found dead,” Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the Disaster Management Agency, said in a statement.
Suben a 26 los muertos por las #inundaciones y los corrimientos de tierra en #Indonesia https://t.co/b2ZKSROCcV
— Somosfan (@SomosFancom) March 11, 2024
Torrential rains caused flooding and landslides in Pesishir Selatan district in western Sutmatra province, forcing more than 75,000 people to flee their homes and rush to temporary shelters.
In the same district, 23 people have died while the fate of six others is still missing, according to Fajar Sukma, a local rescue services officer.
Another three people were killed in the floods that hit Padang Pariyaman district. “The death toll may rise further,” Sukma warned.
#Indonesia ha sido atacada por #inundaciones y #DeslizamientosDeTierra
Tras las #LluviasTorrenciales que provocaron los #siniestros al menos 19 personas han muerto y 7 han desaparecido.https://t.co/f6M4QE8lm9 pic.twitter.com/Y4bIEq75EY
— 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠e𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 (@MexicoPost) March 11, 2024
As the rains continue today, weather conditions and power cuts are complicating the work of rescuers.
Yesterday, Sunday, they were able to reach the worst affected zones and distribute aid to the people who had fled their homes, mainly tents, medicines and food.
🇮🇩 Inundaciones y deslizamientos dejan 26 muertos en #Indonesia.
🌐: https://t.co/JiiZubghCc pic.twitter.com/BsTotW5iUA
— Luis Gabriel Velázquez (@soyluisgabriel1) March 11, 2024
Hundreds of homes, as well as bridges, mosques and public buildings have been damaged by the floods.
Landslides occur regularly in Indonesia during the ongoing rainy season.
The problem has worsened in some regions due to the destruction of forests.
#Mundo | Las inundaciones y deslizamientos de tierra en #Sumatra Occidental han dejado 26 muertos, dos desaparecidos, dos heridos y más de 78 mil 800 desplazados desde el jueves pasado, reportaron autoridades de #Indonesia 🇮🇩🆘‼ pic.twitter.com/Hta8mCkWee
— Tribuna Sonora (@TribunaSonora) March 11, 2024
