BNPB reports 1,730 natural disasters across Indonesia in 2026

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia faced 1,730 natural hazards between Jan. 1 and Sept. 7, 2026, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported, as authorities continue relief efforts for thousands of residents and affected facilities.

“Based on the data compiled by BNPB through Sept. 7, 1,730 disasters occurred, with hydrometeorological and geological hazards topping the list,” BNPB Secretary Rustian told a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He pointed out that all 514 districts and cities across Indonesia’s 38 provinces continue to face medium to high levels of disaster vulnerability.

Elaborating on hydrometeorological hazards, Rustian noted that the country witnessed 627 wildfires, 543 floods, 324 extreme weather events, 105 landslides, 101 drought cases, and 14 incidents linked to tidal waves and abrasion.

He then shifted to geological disasters, pointing to 13 major earthquakes and three volcanic eruptions reported in various regions nationwide.

Indonesia suffered extensive structural losses due to the disasters, he added, noting that a total of 111,533 homes were affected across the archipelago.

The official confirmed severe damage to 29,143 houses and moderate damage to 24,521 residences, while 57,869 homes sustained minor damage.

Impacts extended to public infrastructure and facilities, including 2,361 educational facilities, 867 houses of worship, 230 primary and referral medical facilities, 751 offices, and 92 bridges.

In response, BNPB has been striving to accelerate emergency measures while pursuing immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction by consolidating national resources and assisting regional governments.

Rustian said a budget ceiling of Rp1.12 trillion (approximately US$63.5 million) had been approved for the agency’s 2027 operations, with Rp126.24 billion earmarked for ongoing recovery in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra following widespread floods and landslides in 2025.