SOLOK, thekabarnews.com—Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited displaced residents and damaged infrastructure in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on Friday, September 25. The visit came as the Indonesian government worked to accelerate its response to a deadly flash flood.

The disaster struck Arosuka in Gunung Talang district at about 7:45 p.m. on Monday following heavy rain. A landslide near the upper Batang Laso River sent water, mud and rocks toward residential areas and the Solok administration office complex.

During his visit, Gibran met residents at the Balai Pemuda Kayu Aro evacuation center. He also inspected flood-damaged homes in Koto Gaek Guguak village.

He said authorities must prioritize public safety and urgent assistance throughout the emergency period.

“I understand that this is a difficult situation for all of you,” Gibran told evacuees.

“The central and regional governments will continue coordinating to ensure that emergency measures and post-disaster recovery proceed optimally on the ground.”

According to the BNPB official, the flood killed one person and left another missing. One resident suffered serious injuries, while three sustained minor injuries.

The BNPB recorded 474 displaced people. Its preliminary assessment listed 11 houses as severely damaged, one with moderate damage and 32 with minor damage.

Two bridges, five roads and several government buildings were also affected. Officials cautioned that the figures could change as field verification continued.

Gibran asked local officials to document damage to homes, farmland and livestock. This way, authorities could determine the assistance required by each household.

“Immediately report to officers in the field any houses, agricultural land or livestock affected by the disaster,” he said. “The government will ensure their replacement and recovery.”

The official statement did not specify the assessment method, eligibility rules, funding source or timetable for compensation. These details will determine how broadly the commitment applies to residents’ losses.

When one resident said that her home was no longer habitable, Gibran said the government would rebuild it at a safer location. This location will be selected by the Solok administration.

He also ordered officials to help residents replace identity cards, family cards and other civil documents lost or damaged in the flood.

“Besides the houses, officials must follow up on administrative documents such as family cards and identity cards,” Gibran said. “The regent must coordinate that process.”

Gibran later visited the main disaster-response post near the Solok regent’s office. He also inspected Arosuka Bridge and the heavily affected Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency building.

“The main access routes must recover immediately. We must ensure that roads used by residents are safe so mobility, aid distribution and government services can resume,” he said.

Solok Regent Jon Firman Pandu, West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah and BNPB head Suharyanto accompanied the vice president.

The Solok administration said the visit also focused on women in pregnancy, older residents, children and people with disabilities.

Solok has declared a 14-day hydrometeorological disaster emergency, running from September 22 to October 5. Search operations, debris removal and damage verification will therefore remain central to the recovery effort after Gibran’s visit.