Indonesia death toll rises to 303 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alastair McCreadyNovember 29, 2025 at 08:00 AM

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Catastrophic flooding and landslides in Indonesia, triggered by cyclone-driven torrential rain, have caused at least 303 deaths as of November 29, 2025, with over 100 people still missing. The disaster, impacting West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh provinces, has displaced over 75,000 and affected over 106,000 people in West Sumatra alone. The flooding is part of a larger weather event that has inundated Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, resulting in a total of approximately 400 deaths across the three countries. Rescue workers are struggling to reach victims in submerged areas, and authorities expect the death toll to rise as more bodies are recovered. The rare tropical storm formed in the Malacca Strait is responsible for the widespread flooding.

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Malaysia ×240% Thailand ×240% Suharyanto 50% BNPB ×260% Sumatra ×480% Indonesia ×7100%

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