JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has released the latest data related to the impact of floods and landslides that hit three provinces on the island of Sumatra on Thursday, December 18. Based on the official report, the number of deaths was recorded at 1,059 people, while 192 others were still missing and in the process of search. In addition, as many as 7,000 people were reported to have been injured with varying degrees of severity.
BNPB noted that this flood and landslide disaster had a wide impact on 52 regencies/cities in the affected areas. The damage to infrastructure and residents' settlements is also massive. A total of 147,236 residents' houses were damaged, ranging from minor, moderate, to severe damage, due to the impact of floods and landslides.
Not only settlements, floods and landslides in Sumatra also damaged various vital public facilities. A total of 1,600 public facilities, 219 health facilities, and 967 educational facilities were reported damaged.
Damage also occurred to 434 houses of worship, 290 buildings and offices, and 145 bridges that were damaged or completely broken. This condition also exacerbated the access to distribution of assistance and the mobility of residents in the affected areas.
Based on data per province, Aceh became the region with the highest number of deaths, reaching 451 people, while 31 others were still reported missing. North Sumatra recorded 364 deaths with 75 people still being searched. Meanwhile, West Sumatra reported 244 deaths and 86 people were still missing.
If viewed based on districts and cities, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, was recorded as the area with the highest number of deaths, namely 184 people. The next position was occupied by North Aceh Regency, Aceh, with 166 casualties, followed by Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, with 131 deaths.
BNPB stated that emergency handling efforts, search for missing victims, and distribution of logistical assistance were still being carried out intensively. The central government together with local governments and other related elements is also trying to accelerate the recovery of infrastructure and basic services for people affected by floods and landslides in Sumatra.
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