One Victim Still Missing as SAR Team Continues Search for Solok Flash Flood

A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team, alongside local residents, conducted searches for flash flood victims in Arosuka, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on Wednesday (23/09/2026). The search was focused on three specific points along the path of the flood debris and nearby rivers to locate Agusral (59), who was reported missing after being swept away by the current on Monday (21/09/2026).

Officers traversed the areas affected by the flash flood to look for signs of the victim’s presence. As of Wednesday (23/09), Agusral remains the only reported missing person, following the discovery of another victim, Dafi Arrahman (21), who was found dead the previous day.

The search process was carried out amidst flood debris covering several parts of the Arosuka area. The joint SAR team continues to expand its sweep by involving local residents, while disaster management efforts also include clearing debris and restoring affected access routes.

A flash flood struck the Arosuka area, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on Monday night (21/09/2026), impacting numerous residents. As of Wednesday (23/09), one victim, Dafi Arrahman (21), has been found dead, while Agusral (59) remains missing. The joint SAR team and locals are scouring three points along the flood debris flow and nearby rivers to find the missing individual.

The Solok Regency Government has declared a 14-day emergency response status, effective from 22 September 2026. Field operations include victim searches, clearing flood debris, and restoring affected access and facilities. Additionally, the Ministry of Public Works is conducting the normalisation of the Batang Baliang watercourse to facilitate water flow and reduce the risk of subsequent flooding.