In a statement issued in Jakarta, Head of the Air Force Information Service Air First Marshal I Nyoman Suadnyana said the logistics were delivered using a C-130J Super Hercules.
“This airdrop is part of the Air Force’s ongoing efforts to speed up the distribution of relief supplies to disaster-affected areas that remain unreachable by land,” he said.
According to Suadnyana, personnel released the aid over Bima Field in Kualasimpang Sub-district, which had previously served as a distribution point for helibox assistance.
The supplies were dropped using Low Cost Low Altitude (LCLA) parachutes.
“The LCLA system allows aid packages to descend safely from low altitude, making it effective for areas with limited access,” Suadnyana said.
The Air Force delivered food, clothing, and other essential items for residents affected by the floods.
Suadnyana added that airdrop operations will continue to ensure the needs of flood-hit communities are met. The Air Force remains ready to deploy transport aircraft to support the mission.
According to the latest report from the Aceh Hydrometeorological Disaster Emergency Command Post as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, the disaster has affected 18 districts and cities, covering 229 sub-districts and 3,310 villages.
A total of 229,767 households, or 1,452,185 residents, have been affected. Among them, 157,321 households totaling 660,642 people have been displaced across 828 shelters.
The disaster has resulted in 1,435 people with minor injuries, 403 with serious injuries, 249 deaths, and 227 still missing.
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Editor: Primayanti
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