JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has updated data on the impact of flash floods and landslides that hit three provinces on the island of Sumatra, namely Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The hydrometeorological disaster occurred since the end of November 2025 and caused large-scale damage and casualties.
Based on the latest data from BNPB as of Sunday, January 11 morning, the number of people who died due to the Sumatra disaster reached 1,180 people. In addition, 145 people are still missing and are in the process of being searched. Until now, around 238,000 people are still displaced due to damage to their homes and the threat of subsequent disasters.
BNPB noted that the disaster had damaged 175,126 homes of residents spread across 53 regencies/cities. Of these, 53,432 houses were severely damaged, 45,106 houses were moderately damaged, and 76,588 houses were lightly damaged.
The damage not only occurred in residential areas, but also targeted vital public facilities. BNPB reported that 215 health facilities, 3,188 educational facilities, 803 houses of worship, 776 bridges, and 2,056 roads were damaged with varying levels. This condition has a significant impact on access to health services, education, and logistics distribution in the affected areas.
Of the three affected provinces, Aceh recorded the highest number of fatalities, namely 544 people died, while another 31 people were still missing. Furthermore, North Sumatra reported 372 deaths and 42 people are still missing. West Sumatra recorded 264 deaths with 72 people still missing.
If detailed by district/city, North Aceh Regency, Aceh, became the region with the highest number of fatalities, namely 230 people. Followed by Agam Regency, West Sumatra, with 194 deaths, and Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, which recorded 129 deaths.
BNPB together with the local government, TNI, Polri, and volunteers continue to carry out emergency handling efforts, search for missing victims in Aceh, and meet the basic needs of refugees. The public in disaster-prone areas is urged to remain vigilant against the potential for extreme weather that is still likely to occur.
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