Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has completed the construction of 4,263 temporary housing units for flood victims in Sumatra, accounting for 24 percent of the total planned 17,499 units.
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said in a statement on Sunday that among the three affected provinces, Aceh has the greatest need for temporary housing, with 15,934 units planned.
"As of January 2026, 3,248 temporary housing units have been completed (in Aceh)," he added.
According to the Minister, construction is spread across several districts and cities affected by floods and landslides. In North Sumatra, 539 units out of 947 planned have been finished, marking 57 percent progress.
West Sumatra shows the highest percentage of completion, with 476 units out of a planned 618, or roughly 77 percent.
The difference in progress between provinces is influenced by the scale of housing needs, land readiness, and logistical access in affected areas.
Nevertheless, the government ensures that construction is being accelerated across all regions through cross-sector collaboration.
Beyond housing, the government is ensuring that the basic needs of affected communities are met during this transition period.
To complement relief efforts, officials are distributing Housing Waiting Funds (DTH) for families who have not yet moved into temporary or permanent housing.
Under the program, cash assistance of Rp600,000 (approximately US$36) per month per household is provided for three months.
As of late January 2026, 5,448 families out of 18,043 affected households in the three provinces have received the funds, including 2,310 in Aceh, 1,666 in North Sumatra, and 1,472 in West Sumatra.
The disbursement is carried out in collaboration with local governments and state-owned banks to ensure transparency, accountability, and accuracy.
