Over the weekend, heavy rains and cold lava flows triggered flash floods in West Sumatra, Indonesia, resulting in a tragic loss of life and significant damage to villages in the region. The disaster occurred in the Agam and Tanah Datar districts, where a river breached its banks, causing devastation in its path.
The cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, a 2,885-meter volcano on Sumatra island, exacerbated the situation, leading to mudslides and flooding in the affected areas. The National Disaster Management Agency reported that at least 15 people lost their lives, with several others sustaining injuries.
