"Nearly 70 percent of the 52 districts and cities have returned to normal within about two months," he said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
Karnavian—concurrently serving as chair of the Sumatra Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Acceleration Task Force—added that four districts are nearing a full recovery, namely Lima Puluh Kota and West Pasaman in West Sumatra, South Tapanuli in North Sumatra, and Nagan Raya in Aceh.
Meanwhile, 11 districts still require special attention. These include Padang Pariaman and Agam in West Sumatra, as well as North Tapanuli and Central Tapanuli in North Sumatra.
In Aceh, districts set as priorities are Pidie Jaya, Tamiang, North Aceh, Central Aceh, East Aceh, Bireuen, and Gayo Lues.
"We are working hard in those specific areas," he asserted.
The minister further explained that the task force is focusing on several key areas, including mud clearance and the repair of healthcare facilities and schools, to ensure that teaching and learning activities can resume.
Repairs are also underway for religious education facilities, including Islamic schools (madrasahs) and Islamic boarding schools (pesantrens), as well as affected places of worship.
He emphasized the importance of restoring access, particularly roads and bridges.
"The economy must also be revitalized, starting with markets, then cafes, small stalls, MSMEs, shops, and hotels in several locations," he noted.
Karnavian added that other critical indicators of recovery include the restoration of essential services, such as electricity, fuel supplies, communication and internet networks, and clean water.
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Translator: Fianda Sjofjan, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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