Extreme Weather Hits Sumatra, ASDP Increases Crossing Preparedness

ASDP Ferry Indonesia (intermediate)

JAKARTA - The extreme weather that hit a number of areas of Sumatra in the last few days has affected the smooth access to land and community activities. In the midst of this situation, ASDP ensures that handling steps continue to be taken so that crossing services run safely and under control.

ASDP Director of Operations and Transformation, Rio Lasse, said ASDP continues to coordinate with related parties, including KSOP, BMKG, and local governments, to ensure all operational decisions consider the latest weather safety and feasibility aspects.

Based on the BMKG report, extreme weather was influenced by the development of Tropical Cyclone 95B and entered the peak period of the November 2025 rainy season, February 2026, especially in western Indonesia. This condition caused disruption to several land routes, including sections connecting Langsa, Bireun, Sibolga, as well as several areas in West Sumatra.

Furthermore, Rio also expressed his concern to residents affected by extreme weather in Sumatra.

"ASDP continues to take adjustment steps and coordinate with various parties so that crossing services can take place safely and continue to support community mobility and logistics distribution," he said.

In the Singkil area, the intensity of rain causes the area around the port to experience inundation that has an impact on community activities.

ASDP conducts periodic monitoring and adjusts the ship's service schedule, including the re-operation of the Sinabang Bay KMP which is targeted to sail on Thursday afternoon to ensure the smooth movement of passengers and goods to the archipelago.

From the Lake Toba-North Sumatra Branch, services on the Sibolga-Gunungsitoli track are temporarily adjusted to follow weather conditions, while the Ajibata-Ambarita track continues according to schedule using KMP Ihan Batak. The Ulee Lheue Service in Banda Aceh is also still operating with intensive supervision according to safety standards.

From the West Sumatra region, GM ASDP Padang Branch, Hari Gunanto said that a number of land and land access to the north and east experienced obstacles due to the weather. However, access to the south can still be passed.

"Today, KMP Ambu-Ambu is scheduled to return to serve the Padang 'Siberut route, while KMP Gambilo will operate towards Tuapeijat to ensure the fulfillment of the mobility and logistics needs of the Mentawai community," he said.

In addition to operational adjustments in the branches, ASDP also strengthens internal preparedness through the provision of reserve communication equipment and logistical support for affected branches. These efforts are carried out as an anticipatory step so that all coordination and service processes continue to run well.

"In the midst of fluctuating weather conditions, ASDP urges the public to plan trips more carefully. All crossing tickets can be purchased online through Ferizy applications and websites up to D-60 before departure," he said.

ASDP also reminded service users to ensure that they have a ticket before heading to the port, arrive according to the schedule listed, and follow the directions of officers in the field.

"Through Ferizy, service users can also take advantage of 25 percent refund and 10 percent reschedule facilities so that travel remains flexible according to weather conditions," he said.

ASDP ensures its commitment to continue to maintain safety, smoothness and reliability of crossing services throughout Indonesia. With solid coordination between operators, regulators, and the community, crossing services are expected to continue to run in an orderly manner and support community mobility even in the midst of the growing weather dynamics.