Extreme Weather, Flooding Hits West Sumatra, Indonesia
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Extreme weather, flooding hits West Sumatra, Indonesia
The West Sumatra Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded Padang City as the worst-affected area after heavy rains inundated several areas since Monday morning (August 3, 2026). At least 15 locations in Padang City were reported to be flooded, while standing water and fallen trees also occurred in several other areas, such as Agam Regency and Pariaman City. The Secretary of the West Sumatra BPBD, Ilham Wahab, stated that the heavy rai…
Padang was hit by flooding in the middle of the dry season after heavy rain fell for six hours. Three sub-districts in Padang were inundated. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is still conducting evacuations and collecting data on victims. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has urged the public to remain vigilant as heavy rains are still likely to occur during the dry season.
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