16.12.2025 14:46
The number of people who have lost their lives due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 1,030, while 206 individuals are still missing. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that it may take three months for the region to return to normal, and announced that 1,000 heavy machinery units have begun operations.
The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) made a statement regarding the disasters in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. The statement indicated that the number of fatalities due to floods and landslides has reached 1,030, with 206 people reported missing.
"THE COUNTRY WILL ONLY RETURN TO NORMAL IN 3 MONTHS"
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that the recovery process in the areas affected by severe floods and landslides may take time, but they aim to return to normal within 2 to 3 months.
HUNDREDS OF HEAVY MACHINERY IN THE REGION
Subianto reported that 1,000 heavy machinery units have been dispatched to the region, stating, "Most of the road access has been restored, only a few areas remain isolated."
Subianto noted that every day, 60 helicopters and numerous planes are working to deliver humanitarian aid to the region, adding that the government will build 2,000 temporary and permanent housing units in the affected provinces.
WHAT HAPPENED?
BNPB had stated on December 8 that they estimate Indonesia could spend approximately 3 billion dollars to repair the infrastructure damage caused by the disaster on Sumatra Island. It was noted that the amount allocated for reconstruction could increase as damage assessment work continues in the three provinces.