PRR Task Force Strengthens Mitigation of Subsequent Disasters in Vulnerable Points of Affected Regions

The Accelerated Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force (Satgas PRR) is intensifying mitigation measures at several disaster-prone points in regions of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra affected by hydrometeorological disasters. This effort aims to ensure the recovery process prioritises the safety of residents and the long-term resilience of the impacted areas.

One such reinforcement was carried out through a field visit by the Aceh PRR Task Force team, together with the Ministry of Public Works’ National Road Implementation Agency (BPJN) for Aceh and PT Hutama Karya, to the Enang-Enang Bridge area in Bener Meriah Regency and a sinkhole site in Pondok Balek Village, Ketol District, Central Aceh Regency, on Friday, 15 June 2026.

Both locations are under scrutiny due to ongoing post-disaster risks. At Enang-Enang, road and bridge damage resulted from cliff landslides and flash floods. Meanwhile, in Pondok Balek, the sinkhole phenomenon still has the potential to expand, threatening agricultural land, road access, and the electricity network.

In the Tajuk Enang-Enang area, along the Bireuen–Takengon main road, specifically on the Simpang Lancang route between Alur Cuncin and Menderak villages in Pintu Rime District, community access was severed due to the road and bridge damage. This route is a vital link for communities in the Gayo highlands and the northern coast of Aceh, facilitating mobility and the distribution of agricultural and plantation produce.

Local residents have made self-initiated efforts to reopen access, allowing vehicles to pass on a limited basis. However, BPJN Aceh has cautioned that the route remains high-risk due to unstable soil conditions, steep terrain, minimal lighting, and serious damage to the existing bridge, including a fractured and tilted foundation.

The Satgas PRR assesses that the situation requires a cautious approach based on technical and geological studies. Handling the Enang-Enang site is not merely about opening temporary access; it must ensure the route used by residents is genuinely safe. This requires intensive coordination between BPJN, the River Basin Agency (BWS), local government, and other relevant parties in managing the road, bridge, cliff, and river flow.