BNPB Reports 1,006 Deaths from Sumatra Natural Disasters

Severe Flooding and Landslides Across Three Provinces

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has reported a total of 1,006 deaths resulting from recent severe flooding and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra as of December 14, 2025 ¹

. The disaster has also left 217 people missing and 5,400 injured. The BNPB dashboard provides a detailed breakdown of the casualties across different regions, with Agam district reporting the highest number of fatalities at 184 deaths.

BAZNAS Launches Comprehensive Relief Efforts

In response to this devastating disaster, the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) has mobilized significant relief efforts. BAZNAS has prepared 8,100 logistics packages containing essential supplies, funded entirely through customer donations at Alfamart stores ²

. The distribution is being carried out in coordination with local authorities to ensure effective delivery to affected areas.

Distribution Details

The relief packages are allocated as follows:

• 2,500 packages for Aceh
• 2,100 packages for North Sumatra
• 3,500 packages for West Sumatra

BAZNAS has emphasized their commitment to the 'cepat, aman, dan tepat sasaran' principle, ensuring that the aid reaches those most in need through a carefully structured distribution process. The agency is maintaining close coordination with local government units to monitor the situation and adjust distribution strategies as needed.

Corporate Partnership in Disaster Response

Alfamart, through their customer donation program, has played a crucial role in enabling this relief effort. The company's Corporate Communications General Manager, Rani Wijaya, expressed sympathy for the affected communities and appreciation for BAZNAS's role in managing the donations. The partnership demonstrates a successful collaboration between the private sector and a national charity organization in responding to natural disasters.