Key Facts
• Heavy rain began on November 24 in western Sumatra, Indonesia.
• Eight Japanese nationals stranded in Aceh Province; all are safe and in a hotel.
• Death toll from the disaster has risen to 442, with hundreds still missing.
• Nearly 3,000 homes damaged by floods and landslides caused by the rain.
• Roads and bridges have been destroyed, displacing nearly 300,000 people.
Summary
Severe rainfall in Indonesia’s western Sumatra region since November 24 has caused widespread devastation. The Japanese Embassy in Indonesia confirmed that eight Japanese nationals are stranded in Aceh Province but are safe and in contact. The death toll has climbed to 442, with hundreds still unaccounted for. Floods and landslides have damaged nearly 3,000 homes, destroyed infrastructure, and forced the evacuation of close to 300,000 residents. Relief efforts are ongoing as authorities work to address the extensive damage and locate missing individuals.
