962 People Dead and 291 People Missing in Sumatra Disaster (December 9, 2025)
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Ecological disasters in the form of floods and landslides struck three provinces on Sumatra Island, namely Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, at the end of November 2025.
According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as of Tuesday (December 9, 2025) at 09:00 AM Western Indonesian Time, this disaster has resulted in 962 deaths, 291 missing persons, and approximately 5,000 injured.
Below are the details of fatalities and missing persons due to the Sumatra disaster by region, as of Tuesday (December 9, 2025) at 09:00 AM Western Indonesian Time:
Aceh:
- Deceased: 389 people
- Missing: 62 people
North Sumatra:
- Deceased: 338 people
- Missing: 136 people
West Sumatra:
- Deceased: 235 people
- Missing: 93 people
Overall, the Sumatra disaster caused 157.8 thousand damaged houses.
Damage also occurred to 1.2 thousand public facilities, 534 educational facilities, 425 places of worship, 497 bridges, 234 office buildings, and 199 health facilities.
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