Indonesia flood death toll crosses 1,000 as rescue, recovery efforts continue

JAKARTA:The death toll from floods and landslides that struck three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has exceeded 1,000, with 218 people still missing, according to reports.

The disasters have caused extensive infrastructure damage. Reports said about 1,200 public facilities, as well as 219 health facilities, 581 educational facilities, 434 houses of worship, 290 office buildings and 145 bridges were destroyed.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said during his visit to disaster-hit areas in Aceh that the government continues to work to fulfill various basic needs of the community.

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