Indonesia launches new housing projects for flood and earthquake victims

In Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, the city government and PT Semen Padang began construction of ten permanent housing units (huntap) for families displaced by the November 2025 flash flood. The project uses 35,000 Sepablock interlock bricks, aims to finish within two months, and costs about Rp80 million per unit. Deputy Mayor Allex Saputra said the homes will provide “security and hope” for the affected residents.

Following a magnitude‑6.7 earthquake on 16 June 2026 in Central Sulawesi, the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) pledged full central‑government support for repairing damaged homes. Assistance tiers include Rp15 million for light damage, Rp30 million for moderate damage, and Rp60 million for severe damage or rebuilding. BNPB also prepared temporary knock‑down houses (huntara) if needed. Damage surveys reported over 1,074 lightly damaged houses, 110 moderately damaged, and 30 heavily damaged in Sigi Regency, plus additional damage in Palu, Poso and Parigi Moutong. Road access was disrupted, prompting coordination with local authorities for logistics.