JAKARTA - The Agam Regency Government Joint Team, West Sumatra evacuated 25 victims who died from flash floods in Salareh Aia, Palembayan District.
"The 25 victims were immediately taken to the Koto Alam Health Center," said Head of the Agam Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Rahmat Lasmono in Lubuk Basung, as reported by ANTARA, Friday, November 28.
He said the joint team came from BPBD Agam, Basarnas Padang, Battalion TP 897 Singgalang, Satpol PP Damkar Agam, the community, and other elements.
The 25 victims were named Rika, Mawar, Manik, Ranti, Aisyah, Sinyur, Erik, Siaih, Siem, Agusri, Khaidir, Widya, Ningsih, Nilla, Feby, Yen, and Pelangi.
While the other eight victims have not been identified.
"The eight people (who have not been identified) are five adults, one elderly person, and two children. The injured victims are also being treated at the Koto Alam Health Center," he said.
He added that the search for victims was still ongoing in Salareh Aia, Palembayan District, including in Toboh, Nagari Malalak Timur, Malalak District, Ariki, Nagari Dalko, Tanjung Raya District, and other areas.
Data in Malalak and Tanjung Raya and other areas has not been obtained.
"Hopefully the joint team will find the victim as soon as possible," he hoped.
Rainfall has hit the area quite high since November 22, 2025, causing natural disasters in the form of landslides, flash floods, fallen trees, floods, and others to hit 16 sub-districts.
"Currently the search for victims is still ongoing and includes the evacuation of victims affected by the flood," he said.
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