The death toll from devastating floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has climbed to 702, with 499 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
Search and rescue teams continue operating at full capacity as heavy machinery clears debris and damaged infrastructure.
Fuel shortages have led to long queues at gas stations, prompting police intervention to keep key routes open for relief convoys.
Weather officials have increased forecast updates as severe conditions persist across the region.
