Indonesia flood toll hits 631 as rescue operations continue, one million in shelters

The Indonesian government agencies and aid groups are rushing to get aid to those affected, while rescuers search for 472 people still listed as missing.

The death toll in deadly flooding and landslides across Indonesia's Sumatra rose on Tuesday to 631, with one million people evacuated, the disaster agency said.

Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors of the devastating floods. (AFP)

Government agencies and aid groups are rushing to get aid to those affected, while rescuers search for 472 people still listed as missing.