Jakarta, Nov. 28 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday his government has rushed emergency assistance to Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra after floods and landslides battered the provinces this week.

Speaking at a National Teachers Day event in Jakarta, Prabowo said officials were moving supplies and personnel into the worst-hit areas and coordinating with local governments to accelerate relief operations.

He said logistics have been dispatched since the disasters first struck, though rugged terrain and poor weather continue to slow deliveries and hamper rescue teams working in isolated districts.

Prabowo said the government and military flew three Hercules transport aircraft and one A400M from Halim Perdanakusum...