West Sumatra's Agam Regency Hit by Floods, 30 Hectares of Agricultural Land Submerged
Heavy rainfall in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, has caused extensive flooding, submerging approximately 30 hectares of agricultural land used for chilies, vegetables, and other crops. The floods were triggered by clogged drainage channels due to mud and debris, inundating three houses but resulting in no casualties.
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