President Prabowo Commits to Infrastructure Repair in West Sumatra

Visit to Flood-Affected Areas

President Prabowo Subianto continued his series of visits to areas affected by recent natural disasters in Sumatra, stopping in West Sumatra's Padang Pariaman district. During his visit, Prabowo observed that extreme weather conditions that triggered the disasters are beginning to improve. He also noted that aid is now reaching affected communities, providing relief to those impacted by the flooding.

Infrastructure Repair Plans

Prabowo committed to comprehensive infrastructure repair efforts, stating that the government will restore damaged bridges and houses. 'We are fixing the water systems, rebuilding bridges, and insyaallah we will repair all damaged houses,' Prabowo explained during a video address released by the Presidential Secretariat. This commitment extends to various infrastructure projects aimed at fully restoring the affected regions.

Regional Recovery Progress

The President reported that his previous visits to North Sumatra and Aceh showed significant progress in terms of accessibility, with many districts becoming reachable by air. However, he acknowledged that land routes remain challenging. The government's multi-faceted approach includes improving both immediate relief efforts and long-term infrastructure resilience.

Government Response

Prabowo's visit and commitments underscore the government's proactive stance on disaster response and recovery. The administration is focusing on both immediate aid delivery and sustainable reconstruction plans to prevent similar challenges in the future. This approach includes comprehensive infrastructure repair and enhancement strategies to improve the overall resilience of affected communities.