At least 72 dead and 56 missing in Indonesia floods

Sumatra (Indonesia), Nov 28 (EFE) – Authorities in Indonesia raised the death toll to 72 and the number of missing persons to 56 on Friday due to floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. In their latest update, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) indicated that the most affected province is North Sumatra, with 57 dead and 45 missing persons, followed by West Sumatra (9 deaths) and Aceh (6 deaths and 11 missing persons). IMAGES: BASARNAS. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO SALES / AVAILABLE FOR ILLUSTRATING THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS (MANDATORY CREDIT). BASARNAS MEMBERS RESCUING OPERATIONS IN SUMATRA, INDONESIA. Article available for subscribers. If you are already subscribed, log in.