These four areas are Agam, Padang Pariaman, Tanah Datar, and South Pesisir.
Speaking on Tuesday, Karnavian explained that these regencies require focused intervention because conditions there remain severe, unlike other cities and districts that have begun to return to normalcy.
However, he clarified that this does not imply other regions have fully recovered; for instance, Solok District continues to face access issues that still necessitate government intervention.
“The situation in those four districts is quite complex. There are challenges involving educational facilities, road access, markets, and water networks that require technical handling from the respective ministries,” he noted.
The minister added that he will continue to coordinate with other bodies, including the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
Meanwhile, West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi affirmed the local government's commitment to ensuring development projects proceed optimally so that the community remains productive.
According to regional data, the disasters affected 307,936 residents in West Sumatra.
Of that total, 264 people were killed, 72 remain missing, 401 were injured, and 10,854 were displaced.
West Sumatra was one of three provinces—alongside Aceh and North Sumatra—hit by devastating floods and landslides in late 2025.
According to National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) records as of January 13, the disasters have claimed 1,189 lives and left 141 people missing across the three provinces, with approximately 195,500 evacuees.
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