AGAM, WEST SUMATRA — DT Peduli Sumbar continued its rapid response efforts following recent disasters in West Sumatra, distributing emergency assistance to 793 beneficiaries on Thursday (4 December 2025).
Many residents in the affected areas remain displaced and are still relying on external support to meet their daily needs. Aid was delivered to Jorong Ujuang and Jorong Nagari in Kenagarian Sungai Batang, Tanjung Raya District, one of the hardest-hit zones where severe damage has left homes destroyed and livelihoods disrupted.
The distributed assistance included essential supplies such as 30 sacks of rice, 10 boxes of instant noodles, canned sardines, cooking oil, sugar, salt, mineral water, and ready-to-eat meals. Additional items such as infant milk, baby porridge, bread, hygiene kits, baby diapers, adult diapers, and basic medicines were also provided to help safeguard the health of survivors. These provisions are intended to support daily needs as access to logistics remains limited.
The disaster’s impact extended far beyond damaged homes. Many families lost personal belongings, farmland, and sources of income. One survivor, Sarrial (57), recounted the extent of the devastation, noting that 30 to 40 houses were swept away, four residents lost their lives, and many livestock were carried off by the floodwaters.
“We lost our belongings, our house, our fields—everything. Thank you very much for the assistance that has come,” he said.
Despite the aid delivered, urgent needs remain. Residents continue to require clean water for sanitation, drinking water, public kitchen equipment, emergency shelter materials such as tarpaulins and blankets, as well as family hygiene supplies. DT Peduli has stated that needs assessments are ongoing, including the provision of water tanks and proper clothing for affected families.
Volunteers on the ground also called for public prayers and support to ensure the aid distribution process proceeds smoothly.
“We ask for your prayers for ease and safety for the team as we continue delivering assistance,” a DT Peduli volunteer said.
DT Peduli reaffirmed its commitment to continuing humanitarian operations until the affected communities are able to recover and regain stability.
Editor: Agus ID