The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to more than 500, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas.
The floods, caused by a rare cyclone that formed over the Malacca Strait, have impacted around 1.4 million people according to the government's disaster agency.
Another 500 people remain missing, while thousands more have been injured. Indonesia is just one part of Asia facing torrential rain and storms, with neighboring countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka also reporting fatalities.
Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have been particularly hit hard, leaving thousands cut off without essential supplies.
Residents describe the floodwaters as devastating; one local said it felt 'like a tsunami'.
Arini Amalia from Aceh recounted, 'According to my grandmother, this is the worst, the worst in her life.'
Efforts to deliver aid are challenged by impassable roads, forcing many aid workers to use motorcycles or traverse on foot.
Images depict washed-out bridges and roads covered in thick mud.
As the horrors of devastation unfold, even basic necessities like food are running out, with some areas experiencing food shortages for days.
Criticism towards the government’s disaster response is growing as many call out for quicker actions to distribute aid, while President Prabowo Subianto claims efforts to overcome obstacles are being made.
