Padang floods prompt evacuation of 330 residents by police

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) deployed approximately 300 Brimob personnel to evacuate around 330 residents affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in Padang, West Sumatra, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Under the leadership of Kombes Pol. Lukman Syafri Dandel Malik, the personnel were divided into teams stationed across several areas, including Lumin Park Housing in Lubuk Minturun, Dadok Tunggul Hitam, and Guo Kuranji. Rescue efforts successfully moved about 300 people from the Lumin Park area and 30 individuals from Guo Kuranji to safer locations.

To facilitate the rescue operations, authorities utilized rubber boats, outboard motors, life jackets, and various search and rescue equipment such as SAR helmets, ropes, and harnesses. Brigjen Pol. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko stated that the deployment was a rapid response aimed at prioritizing public safety and ensuring residents could reach secure areas.