Mayor Fadly Amran Shares Hydrometeorological Disaster Management Tips at GSDC 2026
Padang Mayor Fadly Amran appeared as a keynote speaker at the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDlag) 2026. As the only regional head invited to the forum held at ICE BSD on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Fadly was asked by moderator Benjamin Horton, Dean of City University of Hong Kong, to present tips for handling hydrometeorological disasters in Padang.
As is well known, Padang is situated within the Ring of Fire and is a coastal city with a short distance between the coastline and the mountains. This geographical position results in high rainfall and a significant potential for earthquakes, tsunamis, and strong winds.
According to Mayor Fadly, disaster management in Padang is divided into four main stages: emergency response, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and continuous improvement of preparedness. “Collaboration between all parties (community, TNI-Polri, and the private sector) and preparedness are the keys to Padly’s success in becoming disaster-resilient,” he stated. He added that collaboration with academics is also a vital component in preparing scientific-based policies.
Fadly noted that the Padang City Government has also demonstrated budgetary commitment to community needs regarding disaster management. A total of IDR 371.85 billion has been allocated for handling hydrometeorological disasters in Padang.
Also in attendance were Assistant Professors from the City University of Hong Kong, Jung Eun Chu, and Peipei Chen Ping Han.
According to Jung Eun Chu, the events occurring in Padang, and specifically in the Southeast Asian region, during Tropical Cyclone Senyar, were truly extraordinary. “Researchers are currently investigating this phenomenon,” he said.
Peipei Chen stated that the method of handling data in disaster management is crucial. “The main focus is observing data trends before a disaster occurs, so that response during a disaster can be faster and more measurable, as seen in Padang,” she remarked.