At least 41 people have died and 17 remain missing after devastating flash floods and cold lava flow swept through Indonesia's West Sumatra province this weekend. Torrential rains on Saturday triggered the disaster, submerging homes and roads in three districts with a mix of volcanic debris, mud, and floodwaters.
Rescue teams worked around the clock using heavy machinery to search for survivors. 'The cold lava flow moved like liquid concrete, trapping victims instantly,' said Abdul Malik, head of the provincial rescue team. The catastrophe highlights growing climate challenges in Southeast Asia.
Local residents described hearing what sounded like 'thunder' before walls of mud and rock slammed into villages. Indonesia's meteorological agency warns of continued heavy rainfall this week. Stay updated as rescue operations unfold.
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