Pressure mounts on Indonesia to declare a national disaster after floods

Deadly floods in Sumatra have displaced over a million people, with local officials warning they cannot manage the crisis alone. They urge Jakarta to declare a national disaster to unlock more aid, while the government resists, wary of appearing overwhelmed.

Pressure mounts on Indonesia to declare a national disaster after floods
Deadly floods in Sumatra have displaced over a million people, with local officials warning they cannot manage the crisis alone. They urge Jakarta to declare a national disaster to unlock more aid, while the government resists, wary of appearing overwhelmed.