#Disaster
Domestic resources sufficient to handle Sumatra disaster response: Government
The government has stated that it does not yet require international assistance in handling the severe floods and landslides affecting Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Local leaders criticized for blaming heavy rain, urges stronger disaster mitigation
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has called out regional leaders for repeatedly attributing natural disasters solely to heavy rainfall, warning that such excuses reflect a lack of preparedness and weak mitigation planning at the local level.
Indonesia’s cyclone disaster death toll climbs to 303 as rescuers struggle to reach isolated area
Rescue teams across Indonesia are racing against time to reach survivors in isolated regions still submerged after a week of cyclone-fueled torrential rain as authorities confirmed on Saturday, November 30, 2025 that national death toll has climbed to 303 and is anticipated to rise further.
Hot mud eruption at Sorik Marapi, a false promise of green energy: Jatam
Hot mud erupted across farmland in Roburan Dolok village, South Panyabungan District, North Sumatra, which is situated next the Sorik Marapi geothermal project operated by PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP), on April 22, 2025.