Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited a refugee shelter at Public Islamic High School 1 in Langkat District, North Sumatra, and announced that the government will swiftly meet the most urgent needs of residents affected by floods and landslides.
“I came here to see the situation directly. The governor has informed me about the urgent needs, including clean drinking water. We will address these needs immediately,” he said in a livestream broadcast from his secretariat’s YouTube channel.
Urgent Relief Measures
The president emphasized clean drinking water for drinking and sanitation as a priority. He pledged that all available resources will be mobilised to secure this essential supply for displaced families.
Infrastructure Restoration
Prabowo also pledged support to restore damaged infrastructure, focusing on embankments that collapsed during the floods. He instructed the military, the Ministry of Public Works and the police to begin repair work immediately, with several institutions collaborating to speed up recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What urgent needs did President Prabowo highlight?
He said the government will swiftly provide clean drinking water for drinking and sanitation to residents affected by floods and landslides.
Which officials accompanied the president on his visit?
He was joined by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian and Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo, among other officials.
What infrastructure is slated for repair?
The president pledged to restore damaged embankments that collapsed during the floods, with repair work to be carried out jointly by several institutions.
How do you think this coordinated response will impact the recovery of Langkat’s communities?
