Politics · Indonesia · 1 hr ago
Three Excavators Sent to Help Clear Flood Damage in Padang
A flash flood hit Padang and nearby areas in Indonesia on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Andre Rosiade, a member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, sent three excavators to assist with the response.
The machines are intended to help with evacuations, clear flood debris and reopen blocked access.
They were directed to Batu Busuk, Guo and the Kuranji area; a local party official also named Guguak.
Flood debris has disrupted activity and access in affected areas.
Rosiade said the help should be coordinated with relevant parties and used where it is most needed.
Government agencies, volunteers and residents are expected to continue working together as the affected areas recover.
Andre Rosiade sent three excavators to help clear flood damage in Padang and surrounding areas.
The heavy equipment was directed to Batu Busuk, Guo and the Kuranji area.
It is intended to support evacuations, remove flood debris, reopen disrupted access and help recovery.
The flooding struck Padang and nearby areas on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Who
- Andre Rosiade sent the excavators. Gerindra cadres in Padang were involved in the response.
- What
- Three excavators were sent to help with evacuation, debris removal and recovery after flooding.
- When
- The flooding occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Andre spoke about the assistance on Tuesday, October 13.
- Where
- Batu Busuk, Guo and the Kuranji area in Padang, Indonesia.
- Why
- To help clear flood debris, restore access and support evacuation and recovery.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Flooding struck Padang and surrounding areas.
Andre Rosiade spoke about sending three excavators to help with the response and recovery.
- Excavators sent
- 3
- Areas named
- Batu Busuk, Guo and Kuranji
- Flood date
- October 10, 2026
- Statement date
- October 13, 2026
What people are saying
We are trying to help according to our ability and the needs on the ground. Our priority right now is to help the community, speed up evacuations, clear flood debris, and support the recovery of affected areas.
On the instruction of Mr Andre Rosiade, we are sending heavy equipment to respond to the galodo disaster in Padang City and surrounding areas, especially in Batu Busuk, Guguak, and Kuranji.
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