Rescue workers in Indonesia struggled on Saturday to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods as authorities feared the confirmed toll of 303 would rise further. Parts of North Sumatra province were cut off by damaged roads and downed communications lines, and relied on relief aircraft to deliver aid supplies. Rescue efforts were also hampered by a lack of heavy equipment. Provincial police spokesperson Ferry Walintukan said, “More than 3500 police were deployed to search for 174 people still missing and help distribute aid to over 28,400 who fled to temporary government shelters across the province.”
Thailand flooding sees 162 people dead
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday outlined recovery and compensation plans for the southern part of the country, where severe flooding has killed at least 162 people. More than 14 lakh households and 38 lakh people have been affected by floods triggered by heavy rains in 12 southern provinces. Anutin said that when he visited the affected areas, he had apologised publicly to the people “that the government was unable to take care of and protect them.”
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