JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto left for the flood-affected area on the island of Sumatra, via the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, Monday 1 December morning at around 06.00 WIB.
President Prabowo took off to Raja Sisingamangaraja XII Airport, North Tapanuli, North Sumatra, as a form of the government's quick response in ensuring that all disaster management efforts run optimally.
During this visit, the Head of State is scheduled to directly review field conditions, including the situation at damaged points and disruptions to basic services.
Presiden Prabowo juga akan memastikan bahwa langkah-langkah darurat telah dilaksanakan sesuai standar penanganan bencana yang cepat, tepat, tepat, dan terkoordinasi.
The government is also preparing steps to restore basic infrastructure, including road access, bridges, energy, telecommunications, and health services.
Previously, President Prabowo had asked all ranks to work quickly in handling so that the impact of disasters could be minimized.
The entire emergency handling process is expected to be more coordinated and provide certainty for the community that the state is present in disaster management.
The government also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and follow the directions of the authorities in the field as potential extreme weather is still possible.
Also accompanying President Prabowo in the review of the disaster area were Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
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The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported as of Sunday (30/11) at 18:00 that the number of fatalities in three provinces affected by flash floods and landslides, namely Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra reached 442 people, then 402 people were declared missing, and 646 people were injured.
Of that number, 217 people who died were in North Sumatra, 129 people in West Sumatra, and 96 people in Aceh. Meanwhile, 209 people in North Sumatra are still missing, 118 people have been declared missing in West Sumatra, and 75 people have been declared missing in Aceh.
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