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"If this technology is considered effective, does not cost too much and can be applied across Indonesia, then why not?" new Indonesia disaster agency head Kristomei Sianturi said.
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Sumatra province plan to permit ‘community’ mines alarms civil society
If you liked this story, share it with other people. The devolved government in West Sumatra province, which is home to 5.8 million people on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, intends to present new zoning ...
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Indonesia drops 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra to tackle haze
JAKARTA: Indonesia has deployed 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra provice on Sumatra island in a bid to disperse thick haze from forest and land fires.
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Indonesia Promises Action on Deforestation as Sumatra Flooding Toll Rises
Environmentalists say that the flash floods and landslides in Sumatra have been worsened by years of logging linked to mining operations. In this photo released by Indonesia’s disaster management ...
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Indonesia Pledges Action on Companies Causing Catastrophic Sumatra Floods
JAKARTA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia is investigating companies suspected of clearing forests around flood-hit areas in Sumatra, its forestry minister said on Thursday, acknowledging poor forest ...
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rises to 248
AGAM, Indonesia — Rescue workers in Indonesia struggled on Saturday to reach victims in several devastated areas that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami, and authorities feared the confirmed death ...
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Sumatra floods: Indonesia says no to foreign aid for now
Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Indonesia is not accepting foreign aid for now as it remains confident that it can deal with the aftermath of the catastrophic Sumatra floods on its own. Many foreign leaders, ...
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: Indonesian Military Steps up Relief for Flood-Hit Sumatra; Death Toll Above 860
Indonesian Military Steps up Relief for Flood-Hit Sumatra; Death Toll Above 860 By Ajeng Ulfiana ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three ...
News Indonesia » West Sumatra » Politics: How Past Choices Made Sumatra Flood-prone
Many observers linked the Sumatra flash floods in late 2025 to extreme rainfall associated with climate change. Heavy rain caused rivers to overflow and landslides to occur, destroying communities in ...