Afghanistan, Dec. 6 -- Heavy storms and landslides across Sumatra, Indonesia, have killed nearly 1,000 people, left hundreds missing, and displaced millions, authorities report.
Heavy storms, flooding, and landslides have devastated three provinces in Sumatra, Indonesia, killing at least 908 people and leaving 410 others missing. Local authorities have called on the central government to declare a state of emergency and allocate extra funding for rescue and relief operations.
The hardest-hit area is Aceh Tamiang in northeastern Sumatra, where residents reportedly walked for hours across debris and fallen trees to reach humanitarian aid, Reuters reported. Many communities remain isolated due to blocked roads and damaged infrastructure.
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