Sumatra residents loot for food and water after deadly floods

MEDAN: Some residents of the flood-hit island of Sumatra resorted to looting, seeking food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday. The floods, which hit nearly a week ago, have killed 303 people — with the number expected to rise as more bodies are recovered — and displaced thousands. The deluges triggered landslides, damaged roads, cut off parts of the island, and downed communication lines. The challenging weather conditons and the lack of heavy equipment also hampered rescue efforts.

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