JAKARTA -- A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday.
BNPB Chief Suharyanto told a press conference that North Sumatra suffered the highest number of casualties, with 166 deaths and 143 people still unaccounted for. In West Sumatra, 90 people were confirmed dead and 85 missing, while in Aceh, 47 fatalities were recorded and 51 people remained missing. (Indonesia-Landslide-Deaths)
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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his country's unwavering support for the Palestinian people on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
In a message, the prime minister said the government and people of Pakistan stand with Palestinians, who for decades have been denied their right to self-determination, had their land taken, and endured widespread violence. (Pakistan-Palestine-Support)
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KUALA LUMPUR -- Increased river water levels in several Malaysian states following persistent rainfall have prompted warnings from officials on Saturday urging the public to remain vigilant.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi advised the public to avoid high-risk areas, stay alert to weather developments, steer clear of strong currents and follow the instructions of authorities. (Malaysia-Floods)
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COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
A total of 191 people are still missing as search and relief operations intensify across multiple districts, the DMC said. (Sri Lanka-Extreme Weather) ■
