🌧️ **West Sumatra Under Siege:** Heavy rains have unleashed severe floods and landslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province, resulting in the tragic loss of 28 lives. Authorities are still on the lookout for four missing individuals. 😔
🔍 \"There are 28 people killed, and we are still searching for four others who are missing,\" said Abdul Malik, the chief of the provincial rescue team, in a statement to Reuters.
🌊 The national disaster management agency, BNPB, reported that the relentless flooding since Saturday night has swept mud into the Tanah Datar regency, impacting five sub-districts. The situation has been dire, with 84 housing units and 16 bridges affected.
🚜 In response, heavy equipment has been deployed to expedite the clearing of road access, allowing rescue teams to reach those in need more efficiently. The community is rallying together, hoping for a swift resolution and recovery from this natural disaster.
