Toll in deadly Indonesia floods near 1,000, frustrations grow

LHOKSEUMAWE, Indonesia: The death toll in Indonesia’s devastating floods closed in on the 1,000 mark Thursday as hundreds of thousands more continued to face shortages, with frustration growing over relief efforts. Disaster mitigation agencies were working around the clock, but the scale of the disaster overwhelmed them, leaving many affected citizens feeling abandoned. The toll rose steadily as rescue teams navigated the muddy waters to reach remote areas. The situation worsened as claims of slow response and inadequate aid spread among the survivors.