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Severe flooding and landslides have devastated Sumatra, resulting in over 1,003 fatalities ³

. President Prabowo Subianto has visited affected areas, promising immediate relief efforts and long-term reconstruction. The disaster has impacted three provinces, with significant damage to infrastructure, including 2,058 km of national roads and 2,537 meters of national bridges ⁶. The government has allocated a Rp 51.82 trillion recovery budget, comprising Rp 2.72 trillion for emergency response and Rp 49.10 trillion for rehabilitation.

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Sumatra Region Faces Catastrophic Flooding and Landslides

Extensive Damage Across Three Provinces

The Sumatra region has been hit by severe flooding and landslides, resulting in over 1,003 fatalities according to the latest reports from BNPB ³

. The disaster has affected three provinces: Aceh, North Sumatra, and South Sumatra. President Prabowo Subianto has visited multiple affected areas, including Aceh Tamiang, Bener Meriah, and Takengon, to oversee relief efforts ².

Government Response and Relief Efforts

The government has launched comprehensive relief efforts, with Minister of Public Works (PUPR) Dody Hanggodo reporting that 1,355 disaster points have been identified across the affected provinces ⁶

. The response includes:

Deployment of 310 personnel for rapid response and infrastructure inspection
Mobilization of 298 heavy equipment units for clearing landslides and restoring infrastructure
Distribution of 3,727 emergency material units for immediate needs

Infrastructure Damage and Recovery Costs

The disaster has caused significant infrastructure damage, including:

2,058 km of national roads affected across 76 sections
2,537 meters of national bridges damaged across 31 bridges
108 regional roads and 49 regional bridges requiring repair
Damage to 6 toll road sections, with most already operational except for the Medan-Kualanamu-Tebing Tinggi route

The total recovery cost is projected at Rp 51.82 trillion, broken down into Rp 2.72 trillion for emergency response and Rp 49.10 trillion for rehabilitation and reconstruction ⁶

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Economic Relief Measures

In addition to infrastructure repair, the government is implementing economic relief measures for affected communities. Minister Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian Airlangga Hartarto announced that 141,000 KUR (Kredit Usaha Rakyat) debtors with outstanding loans totaling Rp 7.8 trillion will receive debt relief ⁵

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Long-term Recovery Plans

President Prabowo has committed to providing both temporary and permanent housing solutions for displaced residents. While acknowledging that reconstruction will take time, he urged affected communities to remain patient ⁴

. The government is working on comprehensive recovery plans that include infrastructure restoration, economic support, and community rebuilding efforts.

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