Indonesian authorities report that some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive.

Residents of flood-stricken Sumatra loot for essentials as rescue efforts struggle amid rising death toll and damaged infrastructure.

The areas were largely cut off by damaged roads and downed communications lines, and relief aircrafts were delivering aid and supplies to the hard-hit district of Central Tapanuli in North Sumatra province and others in the region