BREAKING NEWS - Darurat Bencana Banjir Sumut, Sumbar, dan Aceh | 28 November 2025

Summary

Breaking news reports severe floods and landslides across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, causing widespread destruction and casualties. In Aceh, Betong Ateh and Pidijaya face blocked roads, damaged bridges, and homes buried in 2–3 meters of mud. Medan experiences flooding up to rooftops, power outages, and disrupted communication. Authorities report 72 fatalities: 6 in Aceh, 57 in North Sumatra, and 9 in West Sumatra, with multiple people missing. Emergency response includes evacuation, mud removal, and restoration of electricity and cellular networks. Residents continue to clean homes and rely on aid, while officials warn of potential further flooding due to ongoing heavy rains.

Takeaways

• 🌊 Severe flooding and landslides hit Aceh, Sumatera Utara, and Sumatera Barat, causing major disruption to roads and infrastructure.
• 🛤️ Access to Betong Ateh in Nagan Raya, Aceh, is completely cut off due to landslides and flood debris; alternative routes remain impassable.
• 🏠 In Banda Aceh, floodwaters reached 30–50 cm, but many residents chose to stay in their homes despite the rising water.
• ⚡ Medan experienced flooding and power outages, affecting electricity and mobile networks, with some residents needing to charge phones at public locations.
• 🚨 In Aceh Timur, nine electricity towers were destroyed and three damaged by floods and strong winds; PLN deployed hundreds of personnel and emergency towers for recovery.
• 📊 Total casualties from the disaster: 72 deaths – 6 in Aceh, 57 in Sumatera Utara, and 9 in Sumatera Barat, with additional missing persons reported.
• 🏚️ Many homes in Kampung Manyangcut, Aceh, were buried under 2–3 meters of mud, leaving residents unable to perform daily activities and relying on government aid.
• 🧹 Residents in affected areas are engaged in cleanup efforts, removing mud from homes and streets while awaiting further assistance.
• 💧 The heavy rains persisted for several days, causing rivers like Sungai Deli to overflow, damaging property, roads, and bridges.
• 🚑 Relief efforts are ongoing, including distribution of food, water, and emergency supplies to displaced residents, while authorities prioritize restoring electricity and communication networks.
• 🏗️ Efforts to repair infrastructure, including roads and bridges, are underway, with machinery and personnel working to clear mud and restore connectivity.
• 🌦️ Weather conditions remain unpredictable, raising concerns about potential subsequent flooding in the affected regions.

Q & A

Which regions in Indonesia were affected by the recent floods and landslides reported in the transcript?

The regions affected were Aceh, North Sumatra (Sumatera Utara), and West Sumatra (Sumatera Barat).

What was the severity of the flooding in Kecamatan Betong Ateh, Nagan Raya, Aceh?

Kecamatan Betong Ateh experienced the worst impact, with roads completely blocked, bridges destroyed by flood currents, and access from surrounding areas cut off.

How many fatalities were reported as of the latest update, and what was the breakdown by province?

A total of 72 fatalities were reported: Aceh had 6 deaths, North Sumatra had 57 deaths, and West Sumatra had 9 deaths. Additionally, 11 people in Aceh were still reported missing.

What were the reported impacts on infrastructure in Medan, North Sumatra?

In Medan, flooding submerged residential areas, caused power outages, and disrupted mobile and internet networks, forcing residents to rely on charging their devices at coffee shops (warkop).

According to Alilah Cantika, how high did the floodwaters reach in residential areas in Medan?

Floodwaters in Medan reached up to the rooftops of some houses near Sungai Deli and surrounding areas.

What type of assistance was reported to have reached residents affected by flooding in Medan?

Residents received basic relief aid including food supplies such as instant noodles (Indomie), rice, and bottled water.

What measures did PLN take to restore electricity in Aceh after flood and strong winds damaged towers?

PLN deployed hundreds of personnel along with TNI support and heavy equipment, and planned to build five emergency towers to accelerate power restoration after nine towers collapsed and three others were structurally damaged.

What were the challenges faced by residents in Kampung Manyangcut, Kecamatan Merdu, Kabupaten Pidijaya?

Residents faced homes buried in 2–3 meters of mud, destroyed roads and bridges, disrupted electricity, and limited access to relief, relying mostly on government and community assistance for survival and cleanup.

What actions were taken by local authorities and the community to handle the mud and flood damage?

Authorities deployed heavy machinery to remove thick layers of mud, while residents engaged in manual cleanup efforts to recover their homes, vehicles, and personal belongings.

How did the weather conditions contribute to the flooding and landslides?

Continuous heavy rainfall for several days caused rivers like Sungai Krung and Sungai Deli to overflow, triggering floods and landslides across the affected regions.

What was the condition of hospitals and essential facilities in Medan during the floods?

Hospitals like Martha Friska in Multatuli were reported to be safe as floodwaters had receded, though residents were still engaged in cleaning and recovery efforts around the affected facilities.

How were vehicles affected by the floods in Pidijaya, Aceh?

Several vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, were trapped in up to 2 meters of mud along national roads, and required manual evacuation and clearing to restore transportation access.