Record 2,919 Disasters In Indonesia In 11 Months, BNPB: 98.97 Percent Of Hydrometeorology

An electric pole was damaged by the eruption of Mount Semeru in Supiturang Village, Pronojiwo, Lumajang, East Java, Sunday, November 23, 2025. (ANTARA PHOTO-Irfan Sumanjaya).

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that from January to November 24, 2025, Indonesia had experienced 2,919 disasters dominated by hydrometeorology.

"Of the 2,919 disasters, hydrometeorological disasters dominated with a percentage of 98.97 percent," said Deputy for Logistics and Equipment of BNPB, Andi Eviana via video conference in Padang City, Tuesday, confiscated by Antara.

In addition to Indonesia's hydrometeorological disaster, 1.23 percent has also been hit by geology. From the BNPB record, flooding is the most frequent disaster followed by extreme weather, forest and land fires and landslides.

Most recently, BNPB reported landslides that occurred in Lumajang and Banjarnegara areas which resulted in casualties.

Especially in West Sumatra, he highlighted the flood disasters that hit several areas, including Padang Pariaman Regency, Pesisir Selatan Regency, Agam Regency, Padang City and Solok Regency.

Responding to this condition, BNPB asked the local government together with BPBD to increase handling steps.

For example, providing information and quick action to monitor river water discharge, evacuating residents from vulnerable points to providing assistance posts.

In his directive, Andi Eviana also asked each region to check the drainage channel, strengthen embankments to respond quickly in conveying early warnings to the community.

According to him, several years ago the impact of increasing the intensity of rainfall generally occurs at the end of every year. However, currently, flooding is difficult to predict because it occurs at the beginning, middle and end of the year.

Meanwhile, the Regional Secretary of West Sumatra Province, Arry Yuswandi, ensured that the government was moving quickly in dealing with the impact of hydrometeorological disasters that hit a number of areas.

"All relevant regional apparatus have been deployed since the beginning of the incident to ensure the safety of residents and accelerate the emergency handling process," said Arry.

Floods, strong winds and landslides were reported in several areas in West Sumatra, including Padang Pariaman Regency, Padang City, Agam Regency to Solok City. This incident caused thousands of people to be affected and damaged in basic infrastructure and public facilities.