Harmiayati, Acting Director General for Human Rights Instruments and Strengthening, said ministry teams provided psychosocial support in Koto Tangah Sub-district, one of the areas hardest hit by the floods.
She said the assistance targets not only children but also women, men, and elderly residents affected by the disaster.
Psychological recovery is crucial to restoring survivors' confidence and helping communities recover following fatalities and widespread damage to infrastructure, she added.
In addition to mental health support, the ministry distributed cleaning equipment, including shovels and brooms, as well as basic necessities such as food, instant noodles, mineral water, and blankets.
Similar assistance was also delivered to Batu Busuak in Pauh Sub-district, Harmiayati said.
She noted that the findings from the field visit would be reported to Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai to inform further policy measures addressing the ongoing needs of affected communities.
"We witnessed the scale of the impact firsthand, and we hope more assistance can be mobilized for West Sumatra," she said.
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