Banda Aceh — Aceh Transitional Committee (KPA) Spokesperson Bang Jack Libya has called for urgent global attention to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Aceh and other parts of Sumatra following the devastating impact of Cyclone Senyar. He urged the immediate mobilization of international NGOs (INGOs) to reinforce emergency response operations.
The massive floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Senyar mark the worst flooding in Aceh’s history, overwhelming both communities and local response capabilities.
Inter-regional access has been cut off, thousands of homes destroyed, and tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate. Local systems have surpassed their capacity limits as health facilities run out of medicines, shelters overflow, and clean water supplies continue to decline.
The Aceh Government has declared that all affected areas are fully open to international humanitarian organizations, especially those with expertise in emergency medical care, search and rescue, shelter management, logistics, clean water systems, and reconstruction.
The disaster has affected not only Aceh but also North Sumatra and West Sumatra, making it one of the largest humanitarian emergencies in Indonesia’s modern history. Authorities are calling for field medical units, water purification systems, food assistance, and technical support for recovery and reconstruction.
Bang Jack Libya emphasized that the world must not turn away: “Aceh and Sumatra urgently need global solidarity.”
He also expressed his gratitude to several international NGOs that have already begun delivering assistance, and stated that the Aceh Transitional Committee (KPA) stands ready to support any organizations seeking to help ease the suffering of those affected by the disaster.
BNPB’s latest update as of 3 December 2025 reports severe devastation across Sumatra following massive floods and landslides, with 753 people confirmed dead, 650–663 still missing, and around 2,600 injured. The disaster has affected an estimated 3.3 million residents, forcing over 576,000 people to evacuate to emergency shelters. Infrastructure damage is extensive, with 3,600 houses destroyed, 2,100 moderately damaged, and 3,700 slightly damaged, alongside widespread impacts on schools, health facilities, bridges, and other vital public infrastructure.
