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Government handles nearly 900,000 evacuees in Sumatra, BNPB says

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the Indonesian government is currently assisting 894,501 ...

Indonesian govt's accelerates recovery efforts after Sumatra disasters

Devastating flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Sumatra - Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra ...

SAR recovers body of hiker after fatal fall on Mount Rinjani

A joint search-and-rescue (SAR) team has recovered the body of a 17-year-old hiker who died after falling on the Aik ...

Over 4,200 rescued in Aceh, search for 62 missing continues: Basarnas

Indonesia’s Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has rescued 4,271 people across 17 Aceh districts following major ...

RI Govt mobilizes emergency kitchens for isolated Aceh Tamiang

Indonesia’s Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) has urged free nutritious meal ...

Prabowo issues seven directives to bolster Sumatra disaster response

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined seven directives to strengthen disaster response in Sumatra during a ...

West Sumatra may extend disaster emergency status

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi said the province’s disaster emergency status is likely to be extended, as most ...

Basarnas sends sea-borne aid to flood-isolated areas in West Sumatra

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has delivered emergency supplies by sea to two flood-affected areas in ...

Sumatra flash floods and landslides leave 914 dead, BNPB says

A total of 914 people have died following flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces in Sumatra, the ...

Indonesia plans to buy 200 helicopters for defense, disaster response

President Prabowo Subianto announced a plan to procure up to 200 helicopters next year to strengthen Indonesia's ...

SAR efforts intensified in flood and landslide areas

Joint search and rescue (SAR) teams continue to maximize their search efforts in areas affected by floods and ...

BNPB continues airdrop relief operations in isolated W Sumatra areas

Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) continues to deliver emergency aid by air to communities ...

VP Gibran inspects flood-hit areas in Sumatra

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka began his visit to Sumatra on Thursday to inspect rescue operations in areas ...

Indonesia Air Force airlifts 20 tons of aid to flood-hit Aceh

Indonesia’s Air Force airlifted more than 20 tons of emergency supplies to flood-hit areas in Aceh using C-130 ...

RI Govt gives special attention to disabled victims in Sumatra flood

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said on Wednesday that people with disabilities affected by recent floods and ...