Andre Rosiade Sends Three Excavators to Speed Up Post-Flood Response in Padang

Andre Rosiade, deputy chairman of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the Gerindra Party, has sent three excavators to help respond to flash floods (galodo) that hit Padang and surrounding areas on Saturday (10 October 2026). The machinery has been deployed to several affected locations to support evacuations, clear flood debris and speed up recovery in the affected areas.

The assistance is focused on three areas: Batu Busuk, Guo and the surrounding Kuranji area. The heavy machinery is expected to help officials and residents deal with piles of flood debris that have disrupted activity and access to affected areas.

Rosiade expressed his concern and condolences over the floods in Padang and surrounding areas. He said he hoped affected residents would find the strength and resilience to cope with the disaster.

“We are concerned and saddened by the floods that occurred last Saturday. May those affected be given the resilience and strength to get through this disaster. We understand that residents are facing a difficult situation, so assistance and response efforts must be provided immediately,” Rosiade said on Tuesday (13 October 2026).

He said sending the three excavators was a practical form of support for evacuation efforts and to speed up the post-flood response. The machinery is needed to clear material carried by the floodwaters, reopen disrupted routes and support recovery in affected areas according to conditions on the ground.

Rosiade also hoped the assistance would be used effectively in coordination with relevant parties, so that the response would be efficient and reach those in need.

“We are doing what we can to help, in line with the needs on the ground. Our priority now is to assist residents, speed up evacuations, clear flood debris and support recovery in affected areas,” he said.

He also urged residents to remain resilient and not lose hope amid the difficult circumstances. He said he was confident that the government, from the municipal to the central level, was continuing to address the disaster’s impact and help affected residents.

“Most importantly, residents should remain resilient. The government, from the municipal level to the central government, is working to deal with the impact of this disaster. We must help one another, work together and ensure that affected residents receive the attention and assistance they need,” Rosiade said.

The dispatch of the three excavators is part of efforts to support the emergency response and post-flood recovery in Padang and surrounding areas.

“Synergy between the government, volunteers, organisations and the public is expected to speed up the response to the disaster’s impact and help residents gradually resume their activities,” he said.

Meanwhile, Wahyu Hidayat, chairman of the Gerindra faction in the Padang City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), said the dispatch of the excavators followed Rosiade’s instruction for party members to help people affected by the disaster.

Wahyu said Gerindra members were ready to help communities in West Sumatra, particularly in emergencies requiring a swift response and joint action.

“On the instruction of Mr Andre Rosiade, we are sending heavy machinery to respond to the galodo disaster in Padang and its surrounding areas, particularly Batu Busuk, Guguak and Kuranji. We hope this assistance will quickly help repair the areas affected by the disaster,” Wahyu said.