November 30, 2025 | 03:29 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The North Sumatra Regional Police have provided an update on the situation following the floods and landslides that struck the area beginning November 24, 2025. As of today, Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1,090 people have been recorded as casualties from the disaster.
Out of these casualties, 176 have died, 32 are severely injured, 722 have minor injuries, and 160 remain missing. In addition, 30,445 people have been displaced.
The Head of the Public Information Subdivision of the North Sumatra Regional Police, Adjunct Chief Commissioner Siti Rohani, stated that the police are actively engaged in post-disaster recovery efforts, including the search for missing victims.
"The North Sumatra Regional Mobile Brigade has established a Disaster Alert Post, conducted search and rescue operations and victim evacuations, cleared roads affected by landslides, set up field kitchens, and escorted disaster victims to evacuation centers," Siti confirmed in her official statement on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Siti added that the North Sumatra Regional Police have also deployed crucial communication equipment—including 60 Harris HT Units, 1 Repeater Vehicle, 1 Communication Vehicle, 1 Drone, 5 Starlink Units, and 2 Starlink Backup Battery Units—to restore internet services in Central Tapanuli Regency.
"The North Sumatra Regional Police Security Maintenance Directorate is conducting disaster alert patrols, distributing logistical support, providing first aid, assisting in road clearance, and cleaning up affected victim locations and homes," said Siti.
Government Response and Emergency Declaration
The floods and landslides hit North Sumatra Province on November 24, 2025. Governor of North Sumatra, Bobby Nasution, announced that the Provincial Government is expediting the restoration of electricity and communication networks, which were disrupted due to substation damage. The Governor made this announcement while inspecting the disaster site in Central Tapanuli.
Bobby stated that the regional government is currently gathering data on urgent needs such as clean water, LPG, and supplies for children and women. Essential food supplies are continually being provided to ensure that aid is distributed appropriately and swiftly.
"Today, we will inspect several other disaster sites in the Tapteng region and the city of Sibolga," Bobby noted in a written statement released on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
To manage the extensive recovery, Governor Bobby has declared a state of emergency through North Sumatra Governor's Decree Number 188.44/836/KPTS/2025. This declaration is effective for 14 days, from November 27 to December 10, 2025.
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