In Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia, rescue teams continue their efforts to recover the bodies of those who perished in the devastating floods.

Emergency crews are utilizing helicopters and boats for the rescue operations. However, the authorities caution that the deteriorating weather conditions and the destruction of infrastructure pose significant challenges to their efforts.

What was once the verdant expanse of Batang Toru has now been transformed into a scene of chaos, littered with uprooted trees and ruined homes. Roads have disappeared, replaced by torrents of thick mud.

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In Kandy, residents struggled without running water, relying instead on bottled water collected from natural springs. Authorities warned conditions could worsen as more rain is forecast in the coming days.