1,190 Dead and 141 Missing Due to Sumatra Disaster (January 14, 2026)
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Flood and landslide disasters struck three provinces on Sumatra Island, namely Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, at the end of November 2025.
Data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows that as of Wednesday (January 14, 2026) at 2:48 PM Western Indonesian Time, these disasters have resulted in 1,190 deaths, 141 missing persons, and approximately 131,500 people displaced.
Here are the details of fatalities and missing persons due to the Sumatra disasters by region as of Wednesday (January 14, 2026) at 2:48 PM Western Indonesian Time:
Aceh:
- Deceased: 551 people
- Missing: 28 people
North Sumatra:
- Deceased: 375 people
- Missing: 41 people
West Sumatra:
- Deceased: 264 people
- Missing: 72 people.
Overall, these Sumatra disasters caused 175,050 damaged houses. Damage also occurred to 3,188 educational facilities, 803 places of worship, 215 health facilities, 776 bridges, and 2,056 roads.
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