At least 16 people have died and six remain missing after devastating landslides and flash floods swept through villages on Indonesia’s Sumatra island this weekend. 🌍💔 Rescue teams are battling mud, debris, and unstable terrain to locate survivors as communities reel from the destruction.
Torrential rains triggered rivers to burst their banks, sending walls of mud, rocks, and uprooted trees crashing into four mountainous districts in North Sumatra province. Homes were flattened, farms destroyed, and roads blocked—leaving entire neighborhoods buried. 🏚️🌪️ \"The force was unimaginable,\" said a local official. \"Whole families were caught unprepared.\"
Over 200 rescuers, including military personnel and volunteers, are using heavy machinery and drones to search for victims. The operation has been complicated by aftershocks and ongoing rainfall. \"Time is critical,\" a rescue leader told reporters. \"We won’t stop until everyone is found.\" 💪🚁
Indonesia’s disaster agency warns that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to climate shifts, putting millions at risk in landslide-prone regions. Stay tuned for updates. 📢⛈️
