Sumatra
Sumatra electricity system returns to normal
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PT PLN (Persero) completed restoration of the electricity system across Sumatra following a widespread outage on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The Satgas PRR is accelerating repairs to roads and bridges in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to restore connectivity for survivors of the hydrometeorological disaster. As of April 18, nearly all damaged national and local roads and bridges are functional again. Head of Satgas PRR Muhammad Tito Karnavian emphasized infrastructure reconstruction as the top priority.
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Indonesia's Satgas PRR for Sumatra disasters is accelerating the construction of 36,669 permanent housing units for victims of hydrometeorological disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Construction will start after Idulfitri 1447 H/2026 using two main schemes: in situ and communal relocation. Coordination with local governments is set to begin soon.
The Ministry of Social Affairs has set up 30 public kitchens in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to serve over 80,000 food portions daily for flood and landslide victims. Deputy Interior Minister Bima Arya visited disaster sites in Padang Pariaman and Solok, emphasizing swift logistics distribution per President Prabowo Subianto's instructions. Various ministries are also providing emergency internet, basic needs aid, and civil registry services.
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Polri headquarters sent food and logistics aid to disaster victims in Aceh, North Sumatra (Sumut), and West Sumatra on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The aid was distributed using CN and Fokker aircraft from Tangerang Selatan. The goal is to help affected communities and police personnel survive in emergency conditions.