US EditionThe Real Reasons Cyclone Senyar Turned Deadlier in Indonesia than Elsewhere
Over 900 deaths and widespread destruction in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra highlight the role of deforestation and weak disaster preparedness in Cyclone Senyar's impact.
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In Indonesia's West Sumatra, victims of Cyclone Senyar struggle to pick up their lives
Tanah Datar, a regency in West Sumatra, is one of the areas in Indonesia still reeling from the impact of the cyclone. As of Dec 7, the official death toll across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra stood at 916, with 274 still missing and more than 4,200 injured. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why has Cyclone Senyar caused a higher death toll in Indonesia than elsewhere?
… Asia reel from the effects of deadly flooding over recent days, Indonesia … the past few years. Thailand and Malaysia, which were also … Strait has largely passed, Indonesia continues to struggle heavily … of climate change. “Indonesia is highly susceptible to …
Jakarta: The National Disaster Mitigation Agency in the city of Banda Aceh confirmed the rising death toll, following massive flooding and landslides in three provinces on Sumatra Island to 914. The Agency ' s Data, Information and Communication Centre said that, as of Saturday afternoon, 914, an increase of 47 over a total of 867 ♪, according to Indonesia ' s Antara News Agency [...]
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