Summary
- 34 people have died and 16 more are missing after flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano hit western Indonesia
- The disaster struck two districts in West Sumatra province after heavy rain caused flooding and sent ash and rocks down Mount Marapi
- Search and rescue efforts, involving local rescuers, police, soldiers, and volunteers, are ongoing
- Indonesia is prone to landslides and floods during the rainy season, with environmental campaigners blaming deforestation for worsening the disasters
