Civil society urges government to declare Sumatra floods a national disaster

Civil-society group Gerakan Nurani Bangsa urges government to declare Sumatra floods and landslides a national disaster, calling for unified emergency response and stronger environmental protections. The group emphasizes the scale of destruction across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, including loss of life, damage to homes and infrastructure, and disrupted services, and urges mobilization of national resources to support survivors. They warn that environmental degradation may have contributed to the disaster and call for long-term preventive measures to safeguard ecosystems and communities. The organization frames the tragedy as a national crisis requiring centralized coordination and a swift, comprehensive response to reduce human suffering and strengthen national unity. They also express condolences to victims and reiterate the need for action to strengthen disaster governance and preparedness across the country.

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Indonesia Business Post Indonesia Business Post — 2025-12-05

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