(Banda Aceh, 24th) The flood disaster in Sumatra, Indonesia is severe. After a month, the local government has finally allowed international non-governmental organizations to participate in post-disaster work.
According to Indonesia's "News Daily", Aceh provincial government spokesperson Muhammad said on Monday (December 22) that, with confirmation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, international non-governmental aid organizations are currently permitted to enter the country and take part in disaster relief efforts.
However, all aid activities must be reported to and coordinated with Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency and the Aceh Provincial Disaster Management Agency.
At present, the local government is distributing relief supplies to disaster victims by land and air, but due to multiple road blockages, some villages remain isolated with restricted access.
Another severely affected area, North Sumatra province, estimated that the flood disaster has caused losses of 18.37 trillion rupiah (about SGD 1.4 billion), including in infrastructure, agriculture, and residential housing.
On Monday, Indonesian Vice President Gibran visited Labuhanbatu Utara Regency, North Sumatra Province, and expressed profound condolences to the families of the victims and disaster-stricken people. “We extend our sincerest apologies for any shortcomings in the post-disaster handling process.”
He emphasized the government will continue to accelerate and optimize on-site relief efforts, focusing on basic needs assurance, infrastructure restoration, and post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.
Meanwhile, Roni, Deputy Minister for Coordination of Housing and Settlement Facilities at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, said that the central government would give priority to the restoration of housing in the affected areas, including providing permanent housing for disaster victims.
At the end of November, Sumatra Island experienced severe flooding and landslides. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency as of Monday, the disaster has caused 1,106 deaths, 175 missing persons, damage to 147,236 houses, 219 medical facilities, 145 bridges, and 434 places of worship.
Among them, Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra provinces have serious disaster situations. There are still about 300,000 to 400,000 disaster victims living in temporary shelters.
According to Indonesia's "News Daily", Aceh provincial government spokesperson Muhammad said on Monday (December 22) that, with confirmation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, international non-governmental aid organizations are currently permitted to enter the country and take part in disaster relief efforts.
However, all aid activities must be reported to and coordinated with Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency and the Aceh Provincial Disaster Management Agency.
Another severely affected area, North Sumatra province, estimated that the flood disaster has caused losses of 18.37 trillion rupiah (about SGD 1.4 billion), including in infrastructure, agriculture, and residential housing.
On Monday, Indonesian Vice President Gibran visited Labuhanbatu Utara Regency, North Sumatra Province, and expressed profound condolences to the families of the victims and disaster-stricken people. “We extend our sincerest apologies for any shortcomings in the post-disaster handling process.”
He emphasized the government will continue to accelerate and optimize on-site relief efforts, focusing on basic needs assurance, infrastructure restoration, and post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.
Meanwhile, Roni, Deputy Minister for Coordination of Housing and Settlement Facilities at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, said that the central government would give priority to the restoration of housing in the affected areas, including providing permanent housing for disaster victims.
At the end of November, Sumatra Island experienced severe flooding and landslides. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency as of Monday, the disaster has caused 1,106 deaths, 175 missing persons, damage to 147,236 houses, 219 medical facilities, 145 bridges, and 434 places of worship.
Among them, Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra provinces have serious disaster situations. There are still about 300,000 to 400,000 disaster victims living in temporary shelters.