Floods in Padang Begin to Recede, Residents Return Home to Clean Up

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has reported that flooding in Padang, West Sumatra, is gradually receding. As the floodwaters subside, residents who were previously affected are now returning to their homes to clean up their neighbourhoods.

According to a BNPB report as of Tuesday (4/8/2026) at 14.30 WIB, emergency response operations are still ongoing in several affected areas. Meanwhile, data collection on casualties and losses from the disaster is still in progress.

The flooding occurred after very high intensity rain hit Padang on Monday (3/8/2026) from 11.00 WIB to 17.00 WIB. The high rainfall caused several rivers to overflow, inundating residential areas. In some locations, the water level was reported to have reached up to 150 centimetres.

BNPB recorded that at least five districts in Padang were affected by the flooding due to overflowing rivers. The affected areas include Kuranji, Koto Tangah, Bungus Teluk Kabung, Lubuk Begalung, and Nanggalo districts. The floods also submerged several sub-districts, including Gunung Sarik, Pasar Lalang, Rimbo Tarok, Kuranji, Sungai Sapih, Aia Pacah, Koto Panjang Ikua Koto, Bungus Selatan, Teluk Kabung Utara, Pagambiran Ampalu Nan XX, and Surau Gadang.

Although the floodwaters have begun to recede, officers are still assessing the impact of the disaster, including any casualties and material losses. As conditions improve, residents are gradually returning to their homes and taking the opportunity to clean houses and environments that were previously submerged.

Emergency response is being carried out by the Padang Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) together with the West Sumatra Province BPBD Rapid Reaction Team. In addition to evacuating affected residents, officers are also conducting rapid assessments and data collection at the disaster sites. The operation involves various parties, including Basarnas, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the Indonesian National Police, regional government organisations, and district and sub-district governments, as well as the local community. This collaboration aims to accelerate the response process and support recovery in the flood-affected areas.