Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to a report released by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on December 8th, the death toll from floods and landslides in North Sumatra, Aceh, and West Sumatra provinces has risen to 950.
According to the latest report, in addition to the deaths, 5,000 people have been injured, 274 are missing, more than 1 million people have been forced to evacuate their homes, and more than 37,500 houses have been damaged.
According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Indonesia, the Indonesian government plans to complete the emergency response phase by December 31st. Indonesian President Prabowo Subiyanto has approved an aid package of 60 million Indonesian Rupiah (approximately US$3,600) for each damaged house.
Currently, Indonesia is simultaneously implementing a series of financial support, infrastructure reconstruction, and livelihood restoration measures, focusing on 25,000 hectares of farmland in West Sumatra province. The military has been ordered to build temporary housing for affected families.
Climate experts warn that Indonesia is no longer as safe as it used to be in the face of tropical cyclones. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that the tropical cyclone that triggered the extreme weather has moved out of Indonesia.
Experts recommend that Indonesia further improve its storm warning system, develop climate adaptation plans, and raise public awareness of extreme weather phenomena. (End)
