Death toll from Sumatra floods, landslides rises to 712

Death toll from widespread flooding and landslides that devastated Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has climbed to 712 people, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported on Tuesday afternoon, December 2, 2025.

Death toll from Sumatra floods climbs to 604 as President pledges full-scale response

Local leaders criticized for blaming heavy rain, urges stronger disaster mitigation

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has called out regional leaders for repeatedly attributing natural disasters solely to heavy rainfall, warning that such excuses reflect a lack of preparedness and weak mitigation planning at the local level.

Putin offers condolences to Indonesia following deadly Sumatra floods

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his deep condolences to President Prabowo Subianto over the devastating floods that struck northern Sumatra, claiming hundreds of lives and causing widespread destruction.

Environmental group blames extractive industries for deadly North Sumatra floods

The North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesia Environmental Forum (Walhi) has accused extractive companies operating in the Tapanuli region of driving severe environmental destruction that triggered recent disasters across Sumatra.

Indonesia’s cyclone disaster death toll climbs to 303 as rescuers struggle to reach isolated area

Rescue teams across Indonesia are racing against time to reach survivors in isolated regions still submerged after a week of cyclone-fueled torrential rain as authorities confirmed on Saturday, November 30, 2025 that national death toll has climbed to 303 and is anticipated to rise further.

Danantara mobilizes SOEs network as deadly hydro-meteorological disasters hit Sumatra

State investment management agency Danantara Indonesia has raised deep concern over the severe hydro-meteorological disasters striking multiple regions across Sumatra, where the government has declared an emergency following days of extreme rainfall that triggered flash floods and landslides, causing widespread devastation.

Martabe Gold Mine operator responds to deadly floods, rejects claims linking site to disaster

PT Agincourt Resources (PTAR), operator of the Martabegold mine in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, has expressed condolences over the devastating floods and landslides that struck several regencies in North Sumatra, while firmly denying allegations that its operations were linked to the disaster.