Eight killed and thousands displaced in Indonesia's floods<br /><br />Eight people died and more than 2,000 residents were displaced after floods hit Indonesia's region of Sibolga in North Sumatra, the disaster mitigation agency said on Wednesday.<br />Heavy overnight rains triggered flooding and landslides in some parts of the region.<br />In footage provided by local media, rescuers were seen on Tuesday in rubber boats as they tried to reach residents trapped by the floodwaters.<br />As heavy rain continues in parts of the region, the country's search and rescue agency has warned people to stay away from flood-prone areas. <br /><br />BASARNAS / KOMPAS TV / REUTERS
