Indonesians reeling from flood devastation plea for global help


When Nurlela Agusfitri returned to her home on Indonesia's Sumatra island after fleeing deadly floods, there was nothing left. - Photo: AFP

PENGIDAM, (Indonesia): Nurlela Agusfitri has nowhere to turn after losing her home and business to devastating floods that wreaked havoc on her Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing more than 1,000 people.

Nearly three weeks since the massive deluge ravaged the island, 40-year-old Nurlela picked her way barefoot through uprooted trees and debris, as victims and civil society groups clamoured for international aid.

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