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

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28 Nov 2025 • 4:16 PM MYT
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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.