Gibran Requests Relief for Installment Payments for Residents Affected by Flash Floods in Solok
Vice President Gibranc Rakabuming Raka has directed the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) and the central government to prioritise emergency response efforts and strengthen field coordination during post-disaster recovery. The focus remains on accelerating the search for missing victims, meeting the basic needs of displaced persons, and restoring community access.
To ensure these measures are implemented swiftly, integrated, and in accordance with the needs of the community, Gibran inspected the Main Disaster Management Post of Solok Regency at the Solok Regent’s Office field on Friday, 25 September 2026.
At the post, which serves as both a command and logistics centre, Gibran provided guidance to members of the Forkopimda and representatives of the central government on the ground. He requested all relevant parties to continuously strengthen coordination and consolidation to ensure that handling in every affected area is optimal.
In his instructions, Gibran emphasised that flood management does not end once the water recedes. Recovery efforts must be immediately followed by the cleaning of materials brought by the floods to ensure that community access and activities can return to normal.
“The handling does not finish when the water recedes. Mud, sand, stones, wood, and landslides must be cleared. The priority is cleaning flood debris in residential areas, roads, bridges, mosques, agricultural land, and public facilities,” he asserted.
Alongside managing the impact of the disaster, Gibran also stressed the importance of preparedness regarding weather developments and the potential for follow-up disasters. Information regarding weather conditions and high-risk areas must be continuously updated and integrated into field coordination so that anticipatory measures can be taken quickly and accurately.
“Increase vigilance against further rain and landslides. Strengthen coordination with the BMKG (Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency) and ensure that residents in high-risk areas receive easily understandable information,” he said.
In addition to emergency response, Gibran also highlighted the importance of restoring community activities, particularly in the agricultural sector, which serves as a pillar of the regional economy. According to him, the recovery of agricultural land must be carried out immediately so that residents can resume their activities once conditions permit.
“Solok is one of the food granaries for West Sumatra and the Nation; the recovery of agricultural land must be a priority so that citizens can return to farming,” he stated.