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Archipelago 9 months ago
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Aceh scrambles to restore connection to regions cut-off by floods, landslides
Joint authorities in Aceh are working around the clock to open alternative land routes and flying in fuel to support road repairs as several regions across the province are still cut-off and hindered from receiving aid.
Politics 9 months ago
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Frustration grows over govt’s poor disaster response
A week after cyclone-induced floods and landslides hit three provinces in Sumatra, authorities are still scrambling to find those who are missing and to distribute aid, as several affected areas remain still cut off and awaiting necessary supplies.
Society 9 months ago
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No disaster status escalation for Northern Sumatra flood, BNPB says
National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) head Lt. Gen. Suharyanto acknowledged that there had been discussions on raising the disaster status from the provincial level to the national level for flood and landslide mitigation in northern and western Sumatra, but noted that such a decision has historically been rare.
Archipelago 10 months ago
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Bali ramps up mitigation efforts after worst flooding in its history
Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) head Dwikorita Karnawati has warned that Bali is likely to experience heavy rainfall during the upcoming rainy season, which is expected to peak in January and February next year.
Academia 1 year ago
How growing ASEAN leadership helps the region manage disasters
The so-called humanitarian reset is shifting the response to humanitarian crises, whether caused by natural disasters or man-made conflicts, to local leadership, with international organizations playing a supportive, complementary role.
Society 1 year ago
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BMKG finds budget cut 50% despite presidential assurance
The national weather agency found out on Wednesday that its budget for this year had been slashed 50 percent, giving the lie to an earlier assurance from the presidential spokesman that the reduction would not be so large.
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