KOMPAS.com - The floods and landslides that have hit several areas on Sumatra Island continue to claim victims. As of Sunday evening (November 30, 2025), the number of fatalities and missing persons had increased again.

This latest data was conveyed directly by the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Suharyanto, in a press conference held on Sunday evening.

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that a total of 442 people died and 402 people remain missing due to the disaster that struck three provinces: North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. This data is a compilation of official reports from each affected region.

In Aceh, the death toll has risen to 96, while 75 people are still missing.

"As of today, the death toll in Aceh has reached 96, with 75 people missing," said Suharyanto in an online press conference.

Of the 18 affected districts/cities in Aceh, victims were reported in 11 areas. He also confirmed that Langsa City, previously reported as affected, is now accessible and no fatalities have been reported.

"And it turns out there were no fatalities there. So hopefully this is good news," he said.

Why is North Sumatra the Region with the Most Victims?

North Sumatra is the province with the highest death toll, at 217. Furthermore, 209 residents are still reported missing.

"So, the death toll for North Sumatra is 217, those who died. Then, 209 are still missing," said Suharyanto.

Most of the victims were found in South Tapanuli Regency, as search and rescue operations continued to expand.

The number of refugees also increased significantly as residents began moving from independent evacuation centers to official evacuation centers with more adequate facilities.

"So, people who had previously evacuated independently have now moved to evacuation centers. As a result, the number of evacuees has also increased," explained Suharyanto.

How are conditions developing in West Sumatra?

In West Sumatra, the death toll has risen to 129, while 118 people are still missing.

However, Suharyanto said that conditions in the province were starting to show signs of recovery.

"So, West Sumatra, compared to North Sumatra and Aceh, has recovered more, and has recovered more on the third day. Especially now that there's been no rain," he explained.