Indonesia Floods 2025: Death Toll Exceeds 1,000 as Millions Displaced
The recent floods and landslides in Indonesia have led to a tragic death toll of 1,003, with 218 individuals still unaccounted for, according to the National Disaster Management Agency, which provided an update on Saturday.
The flooding, which impacted the provinces of North and West Sumatra and Aceh two weeks ago, has also resulted in injuries to more than 5,400 people. Approximately 1.2 million individuals are currently residing in temporary shelters, underscoring the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
Ilham Wahab, a spokesperson for the Disaster Management Agency in West Sumatra, reported that the province alone has recorded 61 fatalities as of late Friday, with 90 individuals still missing. This marks a significant increase from earlier estimates, which had indicated only 23 deaths.
In the northern regions of Sumatra Island, the disaster has claimed 116 lives, while Aceh province has reported at least 35 fatalities, amid widespread infrastructure damage.
This calamity coincides with severe weather patterns affecting Southeast Asia, where neighboring nations such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka are experiencing similar torrential rains, leading to considerable human and economic losses.
Weather experts note that the monsoon season, typically occurring from June to September, often results in natural disasters and can exacerbate the spread of waterborne diseases.
Earlier this month, Java Island also faced tragedy, with 38 fatalities due to landslides, and search operations are ongoing for 13 individuals who remain missing there.
