The death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia has reached 593 people.

As a result of the floods in Indonesia, 593 people died, 468 more are missing, and more than 2.6 thousand people were injured. This was reported on December 1 by The Guardian newspaper, citing the country's National Disaster Agency (BNPB).

"Review of the consequences of natural disasters: 593 people were killed, 468 people were missing, and 2.6 thousand people were injured," the agency said.

In addition, more than 578,000 people were evacuated from three provinces on the western island of Sumatra. According to BNPB, 3,500 buildings are also heavily damaged.

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Earlier, on November 28, it was reported that at least 84 people were killed, and dozens more were missing due to floods and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subiant over the numerous victims and damage caused by floods in Sumatra.

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