Abdul Muhari of BNPB said the restored land connection will speed up the movement of people and goods, including the distribution of humanitarian aid.
The government deployed four transport planes comprising three Hercules and one A400 aircraft to airports and fields in North Sumatra and Aceh.
In addition to generators and other things, the Ministry of Social Affairs is planning to supply filtered and purified water from a river to the residents.
The BNPB Head, Suharyanto said that the search period will last seven days.
On December 3, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted and spewed rocks and sand within a radius of three kilometers, with an activity level II (Alert).
Waste-contaminated water from nearby river flooded the farming area during rainy days.
A member of the Palembang Regional House of Representatives, Syukri Zen, finally learned a bitter lesson from his arrogant attitude in hitting women at gas stations.
Rendang is a delicacy from West Sumatra, Indonesia, which has been recognized abroad.
The new airport is located in Sodojadi village in Bukit Malintang subdistrict.
Child marriage is related to a low education level, she said referring to a UNICEF report.
A total of 7,000 cultivated bilih fish were released to their natural habitat in Lake Singkarak, West Sumatra
The lobster seeds were bound to be shipped through Tanjung Api-Api Port in Palembang, South Sumatra.
For the Batak ethnic group of Lake Toba in North Sumatra Province, their handwoven textile, known as "ulos" is a significant symbol.
Fires in the six regencies usually start in May and will reach their peak period in October.
The ancient beliefs and traditions still persist today even among communities that have moved out in many parts of the Indonesian archipelago.
This iconic cat population is critically endangered, with less than 400 individuals remaining.
When you visit Lake Toba in North Sumatra, do not fail to get to know the culture and way of life of the Batak ethnic group.
The longest river on Sumatra island has 750-kilometer long.
Muaro Jambi Temple is one of the richest archaeological sites on the island of Sumatra.
The economic implications will be huge.
