BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a press statement, Sunday, that the shipment departed from Ulee Lhueu Port in Banda Aceh aboard the Express Bahari vessel, stopping at two main docking points before being distributed to target areas.
The aid is intended for communities in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, East Aceh, Langsa City, and Aceh Tamiang, where damaged roads and bridges have left many areas inaccessible by land.
BNPB emphasized that sea routes are the primary option for delivering aid, as many affected areas remain cut off due to damaged and collapsed roads.
For the Krengkuku Port distribution, BNPB prepared a wide range of essential items to support displaced residents.
The shipment included five tents to serve as temporary shelters, a generator to provide electricity, and a Starlink satellite internet unit to ensure communication access.
A boat was also sent to help reach isolated areas. To meet immediate food needs, the cargo carried 50 boxes of ready-to-eat meals, along with milk, cooking oil, rice, and bottled water.
Families also received hygiene kits, baby-care packages, diapers, sanitary pads, mosquito nets, tarpaulins, family tents, folding beds, and other basic supplies such as biscuits and wafers.
Meanwhile, for the Kuala Langsa Port route, BNPB dispatched another set of relief goods tailored to local needs. This included five tents and three boats to strengthen evacuation capacity, along with 50 boxes of ready-to-eat meals and 33 hygiene kits.
Families were provided with baby-care packages, diapers, sanitary pads, milk, and cooking oil. Additional supplies such as mosquito nets, tarpaulins, family tents, folding beds, rice, and assorted food items like biscuits and wafers were also included to ensure communities had access to both shelter and nutrition during the emergency.
Further distribution will be coordinated with local disaster management agencies (BPBD) and supported by the Indonesian military and police to ensure aid reaches survivors quickly.
BNPB reaffirmed its commitment to speeding up the delivery of essential supplies, including food, shelter, and basic services, throughout the emergency response period.
Heavy rains fueled by a rare tropical cyclone in the Malacca Strait triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra this week.
The death toll has climbed to over 300 people, with nearly 280 still missing and around 80,000 residents evacuated from affected areas.
Rescue operations remain challenging due to collapsed roads, damaged bridges, and limited access to remote communities.
Authorities, supported by the military and police, continue search and relief efforts, while emergency shelters and food supplies are being distributed to survivors.
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