Disaster
President Prabowo Joins Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Aceh Disaster Survivors, Inspects Flood Recovery Progress
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In a follow-up to his December 2025 survey of Aceh floods, President Prabowo Subianto performed Idul Fitri 1447 H prayer on March 21, 2026, with around 1,300 flood and landslide survivors at Masjid Darussalam in Aceh Tamiang. Accompanied by key officials, he distributed aid, inspected temporary housing, and received updates on rapid rehabilitation progress across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest storm of 2026, struck the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands this week, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and leaving residents without power or water for over two days. The Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds followed a path similar to Super Typhoon Yutu eight years ago, hitting Saipan and Tinian after affecting nearby areas. It arrived months before the typical typhoon season, raising concerns amid ongoing economic struggles and federal funding issues.
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Indonesia's central government handed over 120 phase-one permanent housing units to survivors of a hydrometeorological disaster in Tapanuli Selatan district, North Sumatra. The handover was led by Interior Minister Tito Karnavian on Friday, March 27, 2026, who praised it as the fastest process in Sumatra.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent condolences to Ethiopian leaders for the deadly landslides in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Region, which have claimed 81 lives as of the latest reports. The message follows ongoing rescue efforts after incidents on Miazia 30 and Megabit 1, 2018 E.C.
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The Ministry of Coordinating for Community Empowerment is holding Pasar 1001 Malam from March 11-13, 2026, in Banda Aceh to bolster local UMKM while emphasizing humanitarian aspects. The event targets post-disaster communities with various social and economic programs. Deputy Leontinus Alpha Edison stressed the integration of economic strengthening and social care.
Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has stepped in to intensify search efforts for two men swept away by floods when their vehicle plunged into the Mara River. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, and the men remain missing. Local residents have complained about the poor condition of the Mararianta bridge, blaming the governor for failing to rebuild it.
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The main blaze of a wildfire in the southeastern city of Miryang was extinguished on Tuesday noon. The fire, which started Monday afternoon, affected 143 hectares some 280 kilometers southeast of Seoul, leading to the evacuation of 184 residents and patients. Rain and firefighting efforts helped contain it.
Five villages in Aceh and North Sumatra lost due to disaster
March 22, 2026 17:13Two housing schemes for Sumatra disaster victims
March 19, 2026 09:34Central Ethiopia donates 10 million birr to Gamo Zone landslide victims
March 18, 2026 18:10Aid reaches landslide-affected households in Gamo Zone
March 16, 2026 19:11Transportation ministry releases mudik participants to Aceh and Medan
March 10, 2026 08:07All 13 victims accounted for in Bantargebang trash landslide; SAR operation ends
March 09, 2026 23:27Shohei Ohtani reflects on how 3/11 disaster shaped his life
March 09, 2026 01:02Msinga authorities optimistic about finding last body after floods
March 05, 2026 23:38Vice President Gibran leads flood response meeting in Tuban
March 02, 2026 15:08Ramaphosa sends condolences after Ormonde building collapse