Pressure mounts on Indonesia to declare a national disaster after floods

Deadly floods in Sumatra have displaced over a million people, with local officials warning they cannot manage the crisis alone. They urge Jakarta to declare a national disaster to unlock more aid, while the government resists, wary of appearing overwhelmed.

Dec 4, 2025 - 15:00
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Pressure mounts on Indonesia to declare a national disaster after floods
Deadly floods in Sumatra have displaced over a million people, with local officials warning they cannot manage the crisis alone. They urge Jakarta to declare a national disaster to unlock more aid, while the government resists, wary of appearing overwhelmed.
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