The Aftermath of Flash Floods In Sumatra Island

Photographer
Garry Lotulung, Indonesia
Company
Freelance Photojournalist

The massive Senyar cyclone that hit Sumatra in November, causing heavy rains, floods, & landslides that displaced 3.3 million people, killed over 1,000, & left hundreds missing. The damage has made it difficult for response teams to reach villages & deliver aid, worsening residents’ suffering. Logs, swept by deadly flash floods, became destructive, highlighting how deforestation intensified the cyclone's impact. Nearly one month after the disaster, people across Sumatra remain displaced. Floods have damaged roads & bridges, cut off villages, & left widespread mud, debris, & power outages.