Floods and landslides, which hit the large island of Sumatra in Indonesia, have claimed the lives of 26 people and the fate of at least 11 is unknown, according to a new tally announced today by rescue services.

“Eleven people are missing and 26 have been found dead”Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the Disaster Management Agency, said in a statement.

Torrential rains caused floods and landslides in Pesishir Selatan district, western Sutmatra province, forcing more than 75,000 people to flee their homes and rush to temporary shelters.

In the same district, 23 people were killed and the fate of six others is still unknown, according to Fajar Sukma, the local head of rescue services.

Three more people were killed in the floods that hit Padang Pariaman district. “The death toll may rise further,” Sukma warned.

As the rain continues today, weather conditions and power outages are complicating the work of rescuers. Yesterday, Sunday, they managed to reach the most affected zones and distribute aid to the people who left their homes, mainly tents, medicine and food.

Hundreds of homes, but also bridges, mosques and public buildings have been damaged by the floods.

Landslides occur regularly in Indonesia during the ongoing rainy season. The problem has worsened in some regions due to the destruction of forests.