CatastropheIndonesia
Flood rescue efforts intensify in Indonesia

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Georg Matthes
December 4, 2025Advertisement
Northern Sumatra is facing severe floods and landslides that have cut off roads and collapsed supply chains, raising fears of food shortages. Aid is being delivered by helicopter and motorbike as authorities insist no area is completely inaccessible. Officials blame deforestation for worsening the disaster, while emergency crews warn it could take weeks to assess the full impact.