Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPDecember 8, 2025 at 01:33 PM

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Indonesia reported nearly 1,000 deaths and almost one million displaced in December 2025 due to catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) stated that the damage affected over 156,000 homes across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces. While floodwaters receded in some areas, heavy rain is forecast, raising concerns for those displaced. The disaster occurred during Indonesia's rainy season, which typically peaks between November and April. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued a report, the Asian Water Development Outlook 2025, warning that climate change impacts on Asia's water systems, coupled with ecosystem decline and funding shortfalls, pose a water security risk to billions in the region.

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National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) ×250% Asian Development Bank (ADB) 60% Indonesia ×780%

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climate change 90% indonesia 80% floods 80% disaster 70% ecosystem decline 60% heavy rain 60% water insecurity 50% asian development bank 40% deforestation 40%