Solok flash flood leaves 542 residents displaced

As of Friday, October 2, 2026, 542 residents remain in evacuation centers following a flash flood in Solok Regency, West Sumatra. The disaster, triggered by intense rainfall on the night of September 21, has resulted in two deaths, two serious injuries, and 12 minor injuries.

The flooding caused significant property damage, including 18 houses severely damaged, 11 moderately damaged, and 41 lightly damaged. Additionally, four homes were submerged and three others are at risk of collapsing. Infrastructure was also heavily impacted, with two bridges reported as severed and various public facilities damaged.

The National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) and the Solok Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) are coordinating emergency responses. Efforts are focused on providing logistics, clean water, and healthcare services to the displaced residents while assessing further damage to public infrastructure.