Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort


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  • Wednesday, 03 Dec 2025

A drone view of local residents carrying their belongings recovered from their homes in an area affected by a deadly landslide following heavy rains in Malalak, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

JAKARTA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Authorities battling floods on Indonesia's island of Sumatra that killed 804 people this week have appealed for more central government help to tackle shortages of funds, food and fuel in relief efforts.

Cyclone-induced floods and landslides have left 634 missing across the three provinces of West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh, while local government officials said severed power and road links blocked access to aid.

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