South Sumatra Provincial Government Disburses Aid for Victims of Aceh Tamiang Floods

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JAKARTA - Aceh Tamiang Regency, Aceh Province, is one of the areas that were quite severely affected by flash floods and landslides that occurred on November 26, 2025. Even though the flood has receded, the impact is still felt until now.

A number of disaster victims still need assistance to meet basic needs.

Responding to this condition, the South Sumatra Provincial Government together with the TNI and the people of South Sumatra distributed humanitarian assistance to victims of flash floods in Aceh Tamiang Regency, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

The assistance is expected to help accelerate the recovery of affected people.

Acting Head of the South Sumatra Provincial Social Service Achmad Tarmizi, through the Head of the Social Protection Section for Victims of Natural Disasters (PSKBA) Roman Syahputra, said the assistance was a manifestation of the concern and solidarity of the people of South Sumatra to the people of Aceh Tamiang.

"This assistance comes from the people of South Sumatra as a form of empathy for our brothers and sisters who are affected by disasters," said Roman.

He explained that the assistance provided included wearable clothes, basic necessities, sanitation equipment, and other clothing needs. The assistance is expected to help meet the basic needs of disaster victims.

Roman added that the South Sumatra Provincial Government appreciated the participation of the community which had contributed to the humanitarian assistance campaign.

"On behalf of the people and the Government of South Sumatra Province, we thank all parties who have donated. This assistance has been received directly by the Deputy Regent of Aceh Tamiang, Ismail," he said.