West Sumatra

2024 - 5 - 14

West Sumatra Devastated by Deadly Floods and Landslides

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Tragedy strikes as flash floods and landslides wreak havoc in West Sumatra, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of lives. Read on for the full story!

West Sumatra is reeling from a heartbreaking disaster as the death toll from flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. The recent torrential rains triggered catastrophic events, with volcanic rocks rolling down Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, causing devastation in two districts of the province. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that the number of fatalities has reached 50, with thousands evacuated to safety. Search efforts are underway for the missing individuals as the region struggles to cope with the aftermath of the natural calamity.

The catastrophic rainfall over the weekend in West Sumatra led to flash floods, landslides, and the dangerous flow of cold lava, composed of volcanic ash, rock debris, and water. The ongoing rescue operations aim to locate the 15 people still missing, adding to the grim toll of 50 confirmed deaths. The government has announced plans to repair damaged structures affected by the cold lava floods from Mount Marapi, demonstrating a commitment to rebuilding and supporting affected communities in the region. The unusual weather anomaly that caused the deadly flooding and lahars around Mount Marapi underscores the vulnerability and resilience of the people in West Sumatra, facing the challenges of nature's unpredictable forces.

In a somber update, the death toll rose to 52 due to the tragic flash floods and mudslides, emphasizing the severity of the situation in West Sumatra. More than 3,000 individuals have been evacuated to safe areas, highlighting the massive scale of displacement and the urgent need for assistance. Meanwhile, the relentless search for the missing 17 people continues, emphasizing the importance of swift and effective rescue operations in the face of such devastating emergencies. The impact of the floods and landslides in West Sumatra serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nature and the resilience of communities in the face of adversity.

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West Sumatra flood death toll rises to 44 with 15 missing ... (Jakarta Post)

Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts in the province Saturday evening, while ...

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Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50 (Reuters)

The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province has risen to 52 and more than 3000 people were evacuated, ...

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West Sumatra Flood and Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 50 (English Tempo.co)

National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the death toll from cold lava floods and landslides in West Sumatra has reached 50.

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Floods kill 37 in Indonesia's West Sumatra (NBC News)

Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province killed at least 43 people over the weekend while 15 others are missing, officials said ...

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Floods kill 41 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 17 missing (CGTN)

Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra Province killed at least 41 people this weekend while the search for 17 missing people is still ...

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West Sumatra flash flood's death toll rises to 37, several still missing (The Sun Daily)

JAKARTA: The death toll from a flash flood in Indonesia's West Sumatra province rose to 37 on Monday as rescuers searched for 17 people still missing ...

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Dozens Dead as Flash Floods, Landslides Strike West Sumatra in ... (Arise News)

The catastrophe was triggered by torrential rain on Saturday evening, leading to flash floods, landslides, and the flow of cold lava—a mix of volcanic ash, rock ...

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Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50 (The Star Online)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province has risen to 52 and more than 3000 ...

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Floods kill 43 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 15 missing (Reuters)

Torrential rain on Saturday evening triggered flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow - a mud-like mixture of volcanic ash, rock debris and water - in ...

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West Sumatra's floods: Government to repair damaged facilities ... (ANTARA)

Agam, West Sumatra (ANTARA) - The government will conduct repairs on structures damaged by cold lava floods coming from Mount Marapi that swept several ...

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Weather anomaly causes deadly flash flooding, lahars in West ... (asianews.network)

JAKARTA – Torrential rains in West Sumatra and lahars around the province's volcanic Mount Marapi over the weekend have left 41 people dead, with 17 others ...

Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across parts of West Sumatra ... (Crisis24)

Heavy rainfall has been ongoing in the region since May 11, triggering widespread flooding and cold lava flow from volcano-hit areas. Authorities have declared ...

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Death toll from floods in West Sumatra rises to 50 - Archipelago ... (Jakarta Post)

Torrential rain on Saturday evening triggered flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow, a mud-like mixture of volcanic ash, rock debris and water, in three ...

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West Sumatra Bishop: Climate change provoked natural calamity (Vatican News)

In an interview with Vatican News, West Sumatra's Bishop Vitus Rubianto Solichin of Padang, Indonesia, discusses the tragic flooding that has slammed ...

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Death toll in Indonesia's West Sumatra floods climb to 57, 22 missing (Free Malaysia Today)

AGAM: Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after weekend flash floods and cold lava flow on Indonesia's Sumatra island killed at least 57 people and ...

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West Sumatra suffers from heavy flooding and mudslides (CGTN)

Over 50 people have been killed by flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province as of May 14, according to local authorities.

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West Sumatra flood death toll rises to 57 with 22 missing ... (Jakarta Post)

escuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after weekend flash floods and cold lava flow in West Sumatra killed at least 57 people and left another 22 missing ...

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Jokowi Planning to Visit Areas Affected by Cold Lava Flood in West ... (English Tempo.co)

Jokowi says that the government has taken steps to address the cold lava flood disaster in West Sumatra province.

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Special attention necessary to handle disasters in West Sumatra: Gov't (ANTARA)

The volcano erupted again on January 6 at around 8:45 p.m. local time. On Saturday evening (May 11), cold lava flow from Mount Marapi and landslides were ...

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Rescue workers search for 35 still missing in deadly West Sumatra ... (Jakarta Post)

Heavy rain on Saturday evening triggered flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow - a mud-like mixture of volcanic ash, rock debris and water - in three ...

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Death toll of lava floods in West Sumatra reaches 58: BNPB (ANTARA)

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the death toll from the Mount Marapi lava flood disaster increased by eight, thereby bringing ...

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