Changes to the landscape occurred at Parkit Beach following a flash\nflood at the end of November 2025. A new face now appeared along the\ncoast of Padang City. The expanding stretch of sand has widened\nsignificantly, forming an area resembling a small lake, which has drawn\nthe attention of West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah, who visited\nto review safety and development potential.<\/p>\n
Parkit Beach, located in Air Tawar Barat neighbourhood, Padang Utara\nDistrict, has gained substantial new land due to sediment from the\nflood. Sand and mud deposits have created a broad plain, giving rise to\nsmall islands and water-filled depressions that resemble a natural\nlake.<\/p>\n
\u2018Today we are inspecting Parkit Beach, which has gained land due to\nflood sedimentation. We want to ensure that the area is truly safe for\nthe public to visit,\u2019 said Mahyeldi on Friday, 6 March.<\/p>\n
According to Mahyeldi, the inspection was meant to observe the latest\nconditions on the ground, including flood residue visible at several\npoints. He wants to ensure the area is safe for public access.<\/p>\n
\u2018Today we are observing how the situation on the ground is evolving\nwith the increasing land at Parkit Beach. Debris such as tree trunks is\nstill clearly visible. We want to confirm whether the area is safe for\nvisitors,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted the shallowing that forms the lake-like area as a\npotential for further study. He said that if it is feasible and safe,\nthere is a possibility the area could be developed as a new tourist\ndestination.<\/p>\n
\u2018There is some shallowing, a created lake. Perhaps we can fortify\naround its perimeter so that this becomes a remarkable area, suitable\nfor tourism and other activities. We will see, discuss, and work this\nout together,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
As the changes continue, Parkit Beach has become increasingly popular\nwith residents, especially in the late afternoon. Many people come to\nngabuburit (an Indonesian term for waiting for sunset or delaying the\nbreaking of the fast), take photos, play football, or simply enjoy the\nsunset.<\/p>\n
Its strategic location, not far from Padang State University, makes\nthe area easy to access for Padang City residents. However, he\nacknowledged that the surrounding environment still requires attention.\nIn several spots, large piles of wood and flood debris remain. A local\nresident said the area now feels different from before.<\/p>\n
\u2018Previously there were not many visitors here; since the land was\nadded, the number of visitors has grown,\u2019 he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/post-november-2025-flood-new-land-emerges-at-parkit-beach-1772784226", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }