The damaged route is located in the Lembah Anai area of Tanah Datar Regency, which is serves as the main route linking major West Sumatran cities, including Padang-Bukittinggi.
Speaking to the media in Padang on Monday, Mahyeldi said the affected area includes hillside residential areas and along the riverbanks.
He emphasized that rapid disaster response is only possible with fast, accurate, and comprehensive data.
“We need information that is truly complete and accurate so the response can be faster. The data must be clear, well organized, and ready to be followed up,” he said.
Mahyeldi added that the government is also mapping disaster-affected areas that have not yet received adequate assistance due to the road access being cut off.
“Based on reports and field observations, several areas require special attention because road access has been cut off. We must ensure no residents are overlooked. This is our shared responsibility,” he stated.
Referring to recent visits by central government officials to survey the disaster impacts firsthand, Mahyeldi noted that this momentum should be used to strengthen national support for accelerating disaster response and recovery in the province.
“We must take advantage of the attention coming from various parties, and that can only be done if the data is complete and accurate,” he added.
The governor urged all teams at the integrated disaster command post to work in a more coordinated manner to ensure field reports are properly consolidated, including maintaining smooth communication with affected regencies and cities.
According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) on Monday, the death in West Sumatra toll has risen to 129, with 118 people still missing and 16 injured. In Padang Pariaman Regency, most evacuees have begun returning to their homes to clean up remaining debris.
Agam Regency suffered the most severe impact, recording 87 deaths and 76 missing. In total, eight regencies and cities have been affected: Agam, Solok, Pesisir Selatan, Padang, Padang Panjang, Pariaman, Tanah Datar, and Bukittinggi.
The number of displaced residents stands at 77,918. Many are choosing to return to their homes during daylight hours to clean up, before going back to evacuation shelters at night.
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Translator: Muhammad Zulfikar, Kuntum Khaira Riswan
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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