Defense Minister Formed Kuala Task Force to Expedite Disaster Handling in Sumatra
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin established the Kuala Task Force (Satgas Kuala) to accelerate post-disaster recovery in Aceh and North Sumatra.
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213,000 Houses Damaged due to Disaster in Sumatra
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian revealed that the total number of houses damaged by the series of disasters in Sumatra reached approximately 213,000.
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BNPB Reports 709 Dead, 499 Missing as Sumatra Flood Crisis Deepens
BNPB confirms 709 dead and 499 missing as severe floods hit Sumatra; search, evacuation, and logistics operations intensify. Read more.
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Basarnas Deploys Extra Teams to Support Exhausted Rescuers in Sumatra Disasters
Basarnas deploys extra personnel to support exhausted rescuers across Sumatra. Read the full news.
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Home Minister Assures Central Government Support for Disaster-Hit Regions
Mendagri Tito Karnavian confirms continued central government assistance for all disaster-affected regions. Read the full report.
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President Prabowo Vows No Flood Victims Will Be Left to Struggle Alone
President Prabowo pledges full government support for flood survivors in Sumatra. Read the latest updates on relief efforts.
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BMKG Deploys Weather Modification to Support Flood Response Across Sumatra
BMKG conducts weather modification in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to support flood and landslide response. Read the full update.
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Govt Deploys SATRIA-1 Emergency Internet to Restore Connectivity in Disaster Zones
Government deploys SATRIA-1 emergency internet to restore communication in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra disaster zones. Read the full update.
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Finance Minister Ready to Disburse Emergency Funds for Sumatra Disaster Response
Finance Minister Purbaya expresses readiness to release emergency funds for Sumatra’s disaster response as calls grow for a national emergency status. Read the full story.
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TNI Distributes 76,500 Tons of Aid to Disaster-Hit Areas in Sumatra via Halim Air Base
TNI deploys 76,500 tons of aid from Halim Air Base to disaster-hit regions in Sumatra. Read the full update on Indonesia’s emergency response.
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Indonesian Army Deploys Two Helicopters to Support Disaster Response in Sumatra
Indonesian Army deploys two helicopters—Mi-17 and Bell 412—to support disaster relief operations in Sumatra, accelerating aid distribution amid major floods and landslides.
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President Prabowo Says Government Is ‘Monitoring Closely’ Amid Calls for National Disaster Emergency
President Prabowo Subianto said the government is still monitoring disaster conditions before considering a national emergency declaration amid severe floods in Sumatra and rising public pressure. Learn more.
