JAKARTA (March 15, 2025) - Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) through Social Office and Disaster Response Volunteer (Tagana) moved quickly to distribute aid to communities affected by floods and landslides in South Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Thursday (3/13/2025). This disaster occurred due to high intensity rainfall that poured over the area the night before.

Based on the data collected, six sub-districts were affected by this disaster. Floods hit Angkola Muaratais, Batang Angkola, and Sayur Matinggi Sub-districts due to the overflowing Batang Angkola River. Meanwhile, landslides occurred in Angkola Timur, Angkola Barat, and Sipirok Sub-districts. A total of 204 families or 816 people were affected, with 12 houses damaged and one bridge damaged. In addition, around 400 hectares of rice fields were submerged in floods. Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries due to this incident.

Acting Director of Social Protection for People Affected by Natural Disaster, Masryani Mansyur, said that the local Social Office and Tagana had evacuated disaster victims to safer locations. "A public kitchen, evacuation post, and health post have been set up in Bange Village, Sayur Matinggi District to help disaster survivors," he said.

To meet the basic needs of affected residents, MoSA has distributed aid from Sentra Insyaf Medan warehouse. The aid consists of 500 packages of ready-to-eat food, 320 packages of children's food, 100 packages of Kids Ware, 100 packages of Family Kit, 100 blankets, 100 mattresses, and 100 roll-up tents. In addition, clean water has also been distributed to the affected areas.

Masryani added that the flood conditions in several areas have begun to recede, so residents have started cleaning their homes. Meanwhile, residents whose homes were damaged are still taking refuge at their relatives' homes. In addition to aid from MoSA, PT. AR Martabe Gold Mine has also distributed 2,500 basic food packages to help disaster victims. "The local Social Office has also distributed compensation funds to families whose homes were damaged," said Masryani.

Until now, the local government has not declared a disaster emergency status. However, coordination between various parties continues to be carried out to ensure that the needs of affected residents are met. MoSA continues to monitor developments in the field and is ready to provide additional support if needed.