Days of torrential rain and landslides across the Indonesian island of sumatra have resulted in a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis. As of Monday evening, the official death toll has reached 604, with nearly 1.5 million people impacted by the widespread devastation [[1]]. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the full scope of damage to homes, infrastructure, and critical resources across multiple provinces.
Jakarta –
The death toll from recent flooding and landslides across Sumatra has climbed to 604, according to the latest update from Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The devastating weather events have impacted a wide swath of the island, leaving millions affected and prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
The updated figures were released Monday, December 1, 2025, through the BNPB’s Pusat Data, Informasi, dan Komunikasi Bencana (Pusdatin BNPB) website. Abdul Muhari, Head of the BNPB’s Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Center, confirmed the data represents the most current information available.
“The data displayed is the most up-to-date,” Muhari told reporters.
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As of 6:24 PM local time on Monday, December 1, 2025, the breakdown of the disaster’s impact is as follows:
Fatalities: 604
Missing: 464
Injured: 2,600
Total Affected: 1.5 million
Displaced: 570,000
The province of Aceh has reported 156 deaths, 181 missing persons, and 1,800 injuries. In West Sumatra, the death toll stands at 165, with 114 people unaccounted for and 112 injured. North Sumatra has been the hardest hit, with 283 fatalities, 169 missing, and 613 injuries reported.
BNPB data also indicates significant damage to infrastructure, including 3,500 houses with minor damage, 4,100 moderately damaged homes, and 20,500 houses with severe damage. Additionally, 271 bridges and 282 educational facilities have been damaged.
(idn/imk)
