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Indonesia Quake & Flood Death Toll Climbs: Rescue Efforts Hampered
29 Nov
Summary
- Over 248 confirmed dead with hundreds injured in recent Indonesia disaster.
- Damaged roads and communication lines impede urgent rescue operations.
- Thousands displaced flee homes due to devastating floods and landslides.
Rescue workers in Indonesia are facing immense challenges in reaching victims following a devastating earthquake and widespread flooding. Damaged roads, downed communication lines, and a lack of heavy equipment are significantly slowing down relief efforts in the most affected districts.
Authorities have confirmed 248 fatalities and over 500 injuries, primarily in West Sumatra's Agam district, where mud and rockslides buried villages. In Aceh province, nine bridges collapsed, paralyzing transportation and forcing residents to rely on boats for inter-village travel.
The disaster has displaced nearly 3,000 families, who are now sheltered by the government. The ongoing monsoon rains continue to exacerbate the situation, with a desperate need for supplies, fuel, fresh water, and generators to support survivors.
