Indonesian Government Launches Comprehensive Flood Relief Efforts

Immediate Relief Measures

The Indonesian government has taken decisive action to support communities affected by the recent floods in Sumatra. President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will forgive KUR loans for farmers impacted by the disaster, citing that the situation constitutes a force majeure ²

. This decision follows the President's inspection of flood-damaged areas in Aceh and other affected regions.

Agricultural Rehabilitation

In addition to debt relief, the government has committed to rehabilitating damaged agricultural land. President Prabowo assured farmers that their damaged fields would be restored, stating, "Sawah-sawah yang rusak akan direhabilitasi dan petani-petani tidak usah khawatir" (Damaged rice fields will be rehabilitated, and farmers don't need to worry) ¹

. This initiative aims to restore agricultural productivity and support the livelihoods of affected farming communities.

Emergency Food and Nutrition Support

To address immediate food needs, the Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) has mobilized 176 Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units to serve as community kitchens. These centers are providing nutritious meals to flood victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. To date, over 568,587 portions of meals have been distributed ³

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Additional Support Measures

Further support is being provided through various initiatives:

• Clean Water Access: PGN has established emergency water filtration installations to provide clean water in affected areas like Langkat, North Sumatra ⁴
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• Energy Infrastructure: President Prabowo has instructed the acceleration of fuel and electricity distribution to affected regions in Aceh and North Sumatra ⁵
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  https://finance.detik.com/moneter/d-8247943/utang-kur-petani-terdampak-banjir-di-sumatera-bakal-dihapus
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• Logistical Support: Companies like Pertamina are operating community kitchens that can prepare up to 2,000 meals per day for displaced persons ⁴
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  https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/prabowo-janjikan-rehabilitasi-sawah-dan-penghapusan-utang-kur-pasca-banjir-aceh
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Coordinated Response

The relief efforts are being coordinated through a multi-agency approach, involving government bodies, state-owned enterprises, and community organizations. This comprehensive response aims to address both immediate needs and longer-term recovery requirements for affected communities across Sumatra.