Jakarta: Indonesia’s province of West Sumatra was ravaged by heavy rain, unleashing floods and landslides that claimed the lives of at least 28 individuals, with four still missing, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Abdul Malik, chief of the provincial rescue team, conveyed the grim toll, stating, “There are 28 people killed, and we are still searching for four others who are missing,” in remarks to Reuters.
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The national disaster management agency, BNPB, elaborated in a statement, highlighting the inundation of the Tanah Datar regency since Saturday night, affecting five sub-districts. According to BNPB’s latest assessment, 84 housing units and 16 bridges bore the brunt of the disaster. In response, heavy equipment has been mobilized to expedite the clearance of road access routes.
