Medan, North Sumatra (ANTARA) - North Sumatra Governor Bobby Afif Nasution has declared a 14-day disaster emergency response following floods, landslides, and earthquakes in the region.
This decision is outlined in the North Sumatra Governor's Decree Number 188.44/836/KPTS/2025 concerning the Determination of a 14-day Disaster Emergency Response, from November 27 to December 10, 2025.
"This measure is taken since most areas in North Sumatra experienced flooding and landslides," the Head of the North Sumatra Provincial Communications and Information Office, Erwin Hotmansah Harahap, said on Friday.
According to him, this decree instructs relevant regional agencies/apparatus to immediately take the necessary steps to address the floods, landslides, and earthquakes.
Data from the North Sumatra Provincial Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) on Thursday (November 27) stated that 13 districts/cities in North Sumatra experienced natural disasters, namely Langkat, Central Tapanuli, Sibolga, and Mandailing Natal.
Furthermore, South Tapanuli, North Tapanuli, Padangsidempuan, Pakpak Bharat, South Nias, Humbang Hasundutan, Binjai, Medan, and Deli Serdang.
As of November 27, 2025, Harahap explained that hydrometeorological disasters in the North Sumatra region had claimed 48 lives, and 88 residents were reported missing.
The highest number of casualties was in South Tapanuli (17), North Tapanuli (9), Central Tapanuli (4), Pakpak Bharat (2), South Nias (1), Sibolga (8), and Padangsidempuan (1).
In addition, 81 residents were injured, and 1,168 residents had to be evacuated.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) also reported four deaths in Humbang Hasundutan.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who died, and the search is underway," Harahap ensured.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government, along with the central government, the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI), and the National Police, is continuing their search efforts to the fullest extent possible.
"We urge the public to remain vigilant and cautious, and to avoid areas prone to landslides and flash floods," he reminded.
