Flooding Recovery Efforts Underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand as Death Tolls Rise

Prabowo further visited North Sumatra and was expected to tour West Sumatra and Aceh to oversee the government’s response in reaching those in need. Some areas of Indonesia remain isolated due to damaged roads and communication lines, necessitating supplies be delivered by aircraft. The National Disaster Management Agency reported that 290,700 people were displaced in the affected provinces. Addressing the situation, Prabowo stressed the importance of collaboration in facing climate change effectively and the crucial role of local governments in environmental preservation and preparedness for future extreme weather events.