Jakarta: Communities in Indonesia’s Sumatra island are struggling after deadly floods and landslides swept through several districts last week, leaving widespread destruction and reviving painful memories of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The disaster has now become one of the worst natural crises Indonesia has experienced in recent years.

Authorities say more than 830 people have died and hundreds are still missing. Rescue teams are facing major challenges as roads and bridges in remote areas remain damaged or blocked by mudslides. Officials estimate that more than 3 million people have been affected, with thousands forced to leave their homes and take shelter in temporary camps.

Local residents say the scale of destruction took them by surprise. Many described the floods arriving qui

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