Indonesia, Sumatra and Landslides

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island kills at least 7 people
At least seven people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said on Thursday, adding to the death toll from landslides in the region this week.
Landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra Kill at Least 27, Rescuers Search for Missing
FILE PHOTO: An excavator moves soil during the search and rescue of victims on the site of a landslide caused by heavy rain at Semangat Gunung Village in Karo, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Floods and landslides in Indonesia kill at least 20 people, with fear more victims will be discovered in debris
Jakarta — Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out from weekend flooding and landslides that have killed at least 20 people, the national disaster agency said. In North Sumatra, the bodies of five people listed as ...
Indonesia's North Sumatra landslide death toll rises to 27
JAKARTA, Nov 28, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The death toll from flooding triggered by intense rains in western Indonesia has risen to 27, after a landslide buried vehicles, a rescue official said Thursday.
Indonesia province resumes search for 7 missing after landslide and floods kill 15
Indonesian rescuers are searching for 7 people still missing four days after torrential rain hit North Sumatra province, causing flash flooding and landslides which killed 15 people, an official said on Tuesday.
Indonesia digs out as flooding, landslide death toll hits 20
Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out from weekend flooding and landslides that have killed at least 20 people, the national disaster agency said.
Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods, landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island
Torrential rains over the weekend caused rivers to burst their banks in four hilly districts in North Sumatra province, washing away houses and destroying farms
Indonesia flash floods swamp roads in North Sumatra
Flash floods swamped roads in North Sumatra, Indonesia, after days of torrential rain. Footage shows motorists navigating through floodwaters in Kampung Lalang, Medan, on7. Residents were forced to wade through inundated paths,
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Indonesia seizes more than a ton of endangered pangolin scales said to be meant for Chinese clients
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Ex-President Jokowi’s Son-in-Law Wins Governor Vote in Indonesia
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Improving Indonesia's education under new minister's lead
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Video shows Saudi coach's half-time tirade in match against Argentina, not Indonesia
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Indonesia’s Biggest Taxi Firm Bets BYD Plant to Cut EV Prices
Indonesia’s largest taxi operator expects an upcoming BYD Co. plant will bring electric vehicle prices down as it seeks to ...
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OECD Secretary General: Indonesia membership supports Golden Indonesia 2045 vision
In the efforts to strengthen its role in the global arena, Indonesia is currently an accession country to the Organisation ...
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Crypto Transactions in Indonesia Hit $29.9 Billion So Far in 2024
This marks a 352.89 percent increase compared to Rp 104.91 trillion recorded in the same period the previous year.