Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 502

Source: Xinhua| 2025-12-01 17:29:30|Editor: huaxia

A drone photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows people crossing a river via a rope after a bridge was damaged by floodwaters in Bireuen Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 502 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Monday. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

JAKARTA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 502 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Monday.

Rescue operations are continuing at full speed across affected areas, the agency said.

The agency reported that flooding displaced about 550,000 people in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh provinces. Damage to roads and disruptions to communication networks have left some affected areas inaccessible, with relief supplies being delivered mainly by air.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that the government's rescue and relief efforts are being advanced with full force.

He stressed that Indonesia must respond effectively to climate change and that local governments should play a greater role in environmental protection and in preparing for future extreme weather events. ■

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows people crossing a river via a rope after a bridge was damaged by floodwaters in Bireuen Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 502 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Monday. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2025 shows people crossing a river by boat after a bridge was damaged by floodwaters in Bireuen Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 502 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Monday. (Photo by Yulham/Xinhua)

A rescuer walks through flood water to bring relief supplies for disaster-affected communities at a temporary shelter in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on Nov. 29, 2025. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 502 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Monday. (Photo by Saddam/Xinhua)