At Least 13 Dead in Floods on Sumatra Island, Western Indonesia

MADRID Nov. 26 (EUROPA PRESS) – At least thirteen people, including several children, have died in the severe floods in North Sumatra province, western Indonesia, where landslides have also occurred. Authorities have indicated that the floods have been caused by heavy rainfall, which began over the weekend and have continued throughout the week. The situation has led to the overflowing of several rivers, and evacuations are ongoing in several areas as a preventive measure. The most affected areas are Central Tapanuli and South Tapanuli, where most of the casualties are reported. Additionally, almost 40 people have been injured, according to medical sources speaking to the Antara news agency.