Recovery
Government to pay farmers to restore disaster-damaged rice fields in Sumatra
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Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced the government will pay farmers through a labor-intensive scheme to rehabilitate rice fields damaged by disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The program aims to safeguard national food production, with costs covered by the central government. Total damage spans 98,002 hectares, targeting completion of light to medium damage within three months.
In Shika, Ishikawa Prefecture, an 82-year-old man and his 83-year-old wife are resuming production of their colorful bite-size rice crackers, crediting local customer support for enabling them to continue after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago. The couple, Kunio and Fusako Shirayama, are preparing the treats known as Noto Shika Arare. Shipments are set to begin from mid-March.
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Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf has declared a shift in disaster management from emergency response to a transitional phase toward recovery for 90 days, until April 29, 2026. The decision follows an assessment by the Aceh Disaster Management Agency and a letter from the Interior Minister. Key priorities include cross-sector coordination, meeting basic needs, and preparing for rehabilitation.
As recovery continues from the late November 2025 floods and landslides in Sumatra—which have killed over 1,100—Indonesia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is providing Rp32 billion in special allowances to 16,467 educators and staff in affected provinces, including Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and East Java.
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Ariana Grande's brother Frankie Grande is on the mend following a planned cervical spine surgery to ease nerve pressure in his neck. The Big Brother alum shared a cheeky hospital selfie on Monday, winking at fans while detailing his smooth procedure. With four weeks of rest ahead, he's already eyeing a pain-free comeback to the stage.
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is expected to return earlier than anticipated from a calf injury, targeting the upcoming Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt. The 22-year-old suffered the injury after a defeat to Chelsea and was initially slated for a two-week absence. His timely comeback could bolster the team's push for a top-eight finish in the competition.
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Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba in October 2025, causing massive floods in Río Cauto, Granma, and exposing deep inequalities. Solidarity efforts and official recovery continue, but long-accumulated poverty persists in vulnerable communities. Humanitarian aid provides immediate relief, though it does not transform the underlying reality.
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