Jakarta, Dec. 18 -- The transition of emergency response operations for flood and landslide disasters in North Sumatra has proceeded in parallel with environmental recovery efforts, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) stated.

As of Thursday, the 23rd day after the disaster, emergency response operations focused on search, evacuation, and infrastructure restoration.

BNPB Head of Data, Information, and Communication Abdul Muhari said here on Thursday that search and rescue teams recorded 364 fatalities, including four additional victims found in Central Tapanuli.

Meanwhile, 75 people are still reported missing, and 20,982 residents are staying at evacuation sites across several regencies and cities under joint team assistance....