The death toll from floods in Indonesia has increased to 1,317 people.

The death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia has risen to 1,317 people. This was announced on December 5 on the website of the National Agency for Natural Disasters (BNPB) of the country.

According to the ministry, more than 4.9 thousand people are currently affected by natural disasters, and 588 more are missing.

In addition, they added that about 861 houses were flooded in Subang District in West Java as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains. Flooding has also blocked roads in several areas, making it difficult to deliver aid.

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On November 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subiant over the numerous victims and damage caused by floods in Sumatra.

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