Aceh braces for hydrometeorological disaster until January

Banda Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) - Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf has declared a hydrometeorological disaster emergency alert status for Aceh Province from November 11, 2026, to January 31, 2027.

"This (status) declaration is an anticipatory and preparedness measure by the regional government in facing potential hydrometeorological disasters in Aceh," Manaf said in a statement here on Wednesday.

The alert status was based on developments in weather conditions and potential rainfall over the coming months across Aceh.

The policy also considered Home Affairs Ministerial Letter No. 300.2.8/8836/SJ dated November 10, 2026 on Preparedness and Emergency Handling of Hydrometeorological Disasters in Post-Disaster Sumatra Areas.

It also considers a letter from the Banda Aceh Sultan Iskandar Muda Class I Meteorological Station of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), No. E.B/ME.02.04/056/KBTJ/XI/2026 dated November 10, 2026, on monthly rainfall analysis and forecasts.

Following the declaration, Manaf instructed all Aceh Regional Work Units (SKPA) and related stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and anticipation of possible disasters.

One main instruction is to monitor conditions in all districts and cities around the clock and immediately report any disaster in their areas.

Coordination with the Post-Disaster Recovery Task Force, ministries and agencies, and all related parties must also be strengthened to ensure a swift and coordinated response.

He also instructed all SKPA to keep personnel on standby for immediate deployment in the event of a disaster.

"Human resource readiness is important to support field handling, particularly in areas potentially affected," he said.

Manaf specifically asked the Aceh Disaster Mitigation Agency and the social affairs, health, public works and spatial planning, and housing and settlement area offices to ready equipment and mobilize it to disaster sites if needed.

Through these steps, the provincial government expressed hope that these government elements and stakeholders raise vigilance, strengthen coordination, and ensure personnel and equipment readiness during the alert period.

"This status determination is part of the provincial government's efforts to anticipate disaster risks and ensure a quick response in emergencies," Manaf said.

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