Floods, landslides kill at least 31 in Indonesia's North Sumatra; rescue efforts underway
Flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's North Sumatra province have killed at least 31 people, prompting local officials to seek an emergency disaster declaration. Torrential rain in the past week has triggered flash floods and landslides across four different districts. Much of Indonesia is expected to be at the height of the rainy season in January and February. Saifulbahri Ismail reports from Jakarta.
Flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's North Sumatra province have killed at least 31 people, prompting local officials to seek an emergency disaster declaration. Torrential rain in the past week has triggered flash floods and landslides across four different districts. Much of Indonesia is expected to be at the height of the rainy season in January and February. Saifulbahri Ismail reports from Jakarta.