{
  "id": 14360615,
  "title": "Fresh floods hit North, West Sumatra amid damage from last year’s disaster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fresh-floods-hit-north-west-sumatra-amid-damage-from-last-years",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:33:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/10/14/fresh-floods-hit-north-west-sumatra-as-communities-recover-from-last-years-disaster.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fresh floods struck North and West Sumatra recently, exacerbating the damage from floods last year. Mayor Fadly Amran of Padang reported that the new flooding had impacted areas that faced major floods in 2025, with sediment buildup making rivers shallower and more likely to overflow. Landslides have also affected parts of North and West Sumatra, putting communities still recovering from last year's floods at risk of repeat flooding. Heavy rain in Langkat regency, North Sumatra, from Sunday night to Monday afternoon caused flooding of over 1.5 meters in several subdistricts, submerging sections of the Trans-Sumatra Highway and disrupting traffic. No deaths or injuries were reported, but hundreds of residents were evacuated to safer locations. Several bridges and public facilities were damaged by the floods. A resident in Besitang district, Mardiansyah Putra, recounted how floodwaters entered his home on Monday morning, eventually reaching chest height. He and his family evacuated to a relative's home when the water became too high. The flooding reminded him of the devastating floods in late November 2025, though the current water level was not as high. The Jakarta Post encourages sharing experiences, suggestions, and any issues encountered regarding the floods.",
  "summary": "Padang Mayor Fadly Amran said the latest flooding had hit areas devastated by major floods last year, where sediment buildup had made rivers shallower and more prone to overflowing.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}