Afghanistan, Nov. 29 -- At least 248 people have died and dozens remain missing after floods and landslides hit Indonesia, prompting expanded rescue efforts amid worsening weather conditions.
Severe flooding and landslides across Indonesia have left at least 248 people dead, international media reported on Saturday, as search teams work to reach remote areas cut off by the disaster.
The worst damage has been recorded in North Sumatra, where officials confirmed 116 deaths, a significant increase from earlier reports of 35. Local authorities say many bodies were recovered from villages buried under mud and debris.
Floods and landslides began on Friday following days of heavy rain, sweeping through several provinces. Most casualties occurre...