Rescuers have recovered 20 bodies from flash floods in Indonesia

The death toll from floods and landslides in four provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has reached 20, according to reports.

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) stated on Tuesday that the floods and landslides have affected the provinces of Karos, Deli Serdang, South Tapanuli, and Padang Lasso. The agency confirmed the incident and reported that two people are still missing after the floods and landslides.

Recently, Indonesia has been facing a series of extreme weather events during the rainy season, and climate experts have pointed out that climate change is forcing the country to deal with such recurring issues.