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Dozens die in Indonesian floods Bid to save Sumatra flood victims
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The number of people killed by floods on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to more than 70, with more than 200 still missing, officials say. A big rescue operation is under way in Indonesia to help survivors of flash floods in northern Sumatra.
Heavy rains in recent days have caused widespread flooding in the northern part of the island. More than 70 are know to have died following heavy rains in recent days - and hundreds more are still missing.
In the worst-affected districts of Aceh and North Sumatra, villages have been deluged, with residents left stranded on higher ground. In the worst-affected districts of Aceh and North Sumatra, whole villages have been inundated, with residents left stranded on higher ground.
More than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes. About 1,000 soldiers have been sent, along with food, blankets, tents and other emergency supplies.
The focus is now on evacuating those still trapped. Local reports say 60 people were found dead on Sunday in one area alone. The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jakarta says the focus is now on evacuating those still trapped.
According to the Indonesian state news agency, 1,000 troops have been despatched to the region, along with heavy equipment to help with the rescue effort. More than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes across northern Sumatra.
A military plane carried food, blankets, tents and rubber boats to the area on Monday. Tens of thousands are now living in government shelters.
Tens of thousands of people have headed for government shelters.
Others are camping out in mosques or with friends.Others are camping out in mosques or with friends.
Heavy flooding is an annual problem here during the rainy season, but officials say it is made worse by illegal logging which leaves the country's coastline exposed. Rain has now stopped falling over the affected regions, but drizzle was expected on Monday, meteorologists say.
Heavy flooding is an annual problem in Indonesia.
However, officials say the damage has been made worse by illegal logging which leaves the country's coastline exposed.