December 2, 2025 | 03:34 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has announced compensation and long-term housing plans for victims of the recent floods and landslides across Sumatra.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, said families of deceased victims will receive Rp15 million (approximately US$960), while those who suffered severe injuries will receive Rp5 million (around US$320) per person.
“This is a form of compassion to alleviate the burden and strengthen our togetherness during this disaster,” Saifullah said at the Ministry of Social Affairs office in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Permanent Housing Plans
Saifullah also assured that the central and local governments are coordinating to provide permanent housing for residents who lost their homes.
However, the construction of permanent shelters will be considered only after the evacuation and emergency response phases are complete.
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has begun collecting data on victims who lost their homes.
“The BNPB team is mapping the affected areas and calculating the needs so that temporary shelters can be provided. Plans for permanent housing will be developed in coordination with local authorities,” Saifullah explained.
Disaster Toll and Impact
Flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Sumatra simultaneously on November 25, 2025. As of Tuesday afternoon, December 2, BNPB reported 604 deaths: 156 in Aceh, 165 in West Sumatra, and 283 in North Sumatra.
Additionally, 464 people remain missing, 2,600 were injured, and approximately 1.5 million people were affected. The disaster has displaced 570,700 residents.
The floods and landslides caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including homes, schools, government offices, and roads. Electricity and communication networks remain partially disrupted in several areas.
According to BNPB, 50 districts were affected. The damage includes 3,500 heavily damaged houses, 4,100 moderately damaged, and 20,500 lightly damaged homes. Educational facilities and bridges were also hit hard, with 282 schools and 271 bridges reported damaged.
The government continues to coordinate emergency relief and recovery efforts to ensure affected communities receive aid and support.
Eka Yudha contributed to the writing of this article.
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