Economic Transport Routes Completely Blocked by Floods

It’s been pouring non-stop for the last three days here at the tip of Indonesia, and as a result, we’re dealing with some serious flooding in urban areas. The whole economy is basically at a standstill because of power outages, internet issues, and homes getting flooded in rural places. I’ve also heard about bridges getting wiped out due to the heavy rain, which is making it impossible to transport goods out of the region. This sort of thing has happened a few times over the last couple of years, but this time it feels like it's on a whole new level. When the power's down and the internet is shot, we can’t reach anyone outside our area. I’m actually typing this from a coffee shop that has a generator, using their Wi-Fi. I really hope things are better wherever you guys are. Can't share more photos since my phone got water-damaged on the way here.

Many people say this, some even believe that rain will always come as the season enters November. I have to ask, is this true? I've also seen reports on social media that disasters are occurring on the island of Sumatra, including in Aceh, Tapanuli, Padang, and Riau. The flooding that has hit these four cities requires special attention because when disasters occur, some residents must evacuate to safe places to prevent unwanted incidents. Power outages will certainly cause inconvenience for some residents. Disasters like this provide a much-needed solution. Power outages will prevent residents from being disturbed by darkness at night. At least a little light, even during floods, can help those experiencing disaster.

Sorry for the loss. Natural disasters can cause destruction that will affect the economy of any country for a long time. Most advanced countries have emergency services that will ensure that people get basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, power and the internet. Some other countries are so corrupt that they don't make provisions for these, even when there were warning signs. Many businesses will crumble, and people will lose their jobs because of this disaster. I am happy you are alive and well because life is more precious than anything. You can recover anything you have lost, but life is irrecoverable.  Some regions in my country are also going through severe flooding. Where I live is safe, and we have never encountered any emergency caused by flooding or others.

Every year a bit harsher and the best part is, it is known to all mankind. Does mankind adapt? No way, we consume plastic, travel, live like we lived before, we just complain that lightens our suffering but changes nothing.   The flooding is caused by closed or non existing drainage.   Complain to your politicians, those failed you.

I feel for the suffering of many who lose their belongings, possessions, and even their lives in floods. Where I live, we have a major problem with this; it's an urban area where water drainage is inefficient. But unfortunately, complaining only about politicians wouldn't be fair. The population throws garbage into the rivers that cross the city, even sofas, mattresses, and other absurd things that no one would believe if I told them. The garbage scattered in the streets ends up in the sewers. Some people pick up their pet's feces and throw the bag at the foot of a tree or a lamppost, thinking they are being "ecologically conscious." I'm not saying that's the case in the area where the OP lives, but what the population often lacks is education (not just school education), respect for others, and the environment in which they live. Certainly, problems like these can be avoided if there is cooperation between the government and the population.

This devastating natural disaster has devastated three provinces on the island of Sumatra, leaving the community in dire straits. According to reports in various media outlets and on social media, all infrastructure has collapsed, causing transportation disruptions, hampering logistics distribution. Developed and developing countries clearly have different approaches to handling disasters, but humanitarian disasters must be a concern for all parties. In situations like this, there's no need for debate about who's right or wrong; the focus should be on ensuring the safety and survival of the people there. Prayers for the island of Sumatra. May it recover quickly.

I’ve sent my prayers and over the time, I’ve heard several news about Indonesia and these disasters and I’m wondering why the government don’t act before these things occur because I’ve been hearing about several natural disaster scenarios in the country. No need for we to acquire or start apportioning blame’s at this moment because what we ought to focus on now is the safety of the residents and possible ways to support them either in prayers or whatever way that seems best for you. I would also suggest that the drainage system should be taken into so much considerations and the country should focus on how to structure their drainage systems

This is the problem with most Urban areas, they throw refuge waste anyhow such that when there is a heavy rain it blocks the water channels such as drainages that would have transported the water straight to the river. Lack of proper waste management is also another problem that leads to flooding if they are not packaged thoroughly. Rivers should also be dredged so that it can accommodate enough water. Should i say that people is the urban areas are just so lazy because i could remember a time when i was still in a rural area, the community head always organize a sanitation day that everyone gathers to keep their environment clean but in Urban areas, even when they call for sanitation you will see low number of people turning up. Everything doesn't need to be about the government alone, we all have a role to play in making sure that our environment is safe and clean (environmental hygiene) so that in case of flooding, the disaster wouldn't be so severe.

Economic routes is a bit of an extravagant term, if major roads are flooded in your area that's just a standard effect of natural disasters like flooding when the proper drainage is not in place or overwhelmed. The world was warned that weather would get more extreme due to global warming and people continued to contribute to heating up the planet, so we're all responsible. It will probably continue to get worse and the problems get exponentially faster as it gets warmer. There are some steps the government can take to improve infrastructure, like bigger storm drains and increased building standards on things like bridges, but ultimately people might be advised to leave a certain area if it's not economically viable to build it all - like rural locations where improvements might only serve the few.

This is a huge disaster and I feel so bad that your region is going through this, up to an extent of disrupting communication and limiting transportation. Could it be that the roads are very bad such that when it rains , the pot holes retains so much water and it has led to the persistent flooding.. This is quite a serious issues since it has been recorded to have occured in the past two years, then the government of Indonesia needs to do more on the transportation routes to minimize this menace.

Flood is a natural disaster, it will take days for the drainage system to work flush the water out into the river. It is not something that happens instantly as the rain fall. On a normal day, rainfall water don't lag around, it gets drained out immediately but flood is differently. Obviously wrong disposal of trash can cause the drainage system to not function properly but in most cases the cause is as a result of bad drainage. Most government don't build a well working drainage system for the people. I have seen this in many areas in my country.

Maybe with better drainages from the government, there will not be a constant repeat of flooding whenever there is an excessive rainfall. And if the government has already provided drainages, maybe more maintenance from citizens making sure to ensure that there is no blockage of these drainages, flooding will be better controlled. You could be in a really terrible situation if the power goes out and you have no backup. Maybe that is something you should start working on to have, a backup to help you in times where they are power outages for various reasons so you can have some emergency power source to fall back to. There are affordable solar generators you can get.

You guys are enjoying the coffee while the world is falling apart? Just sarcastic to keep the mood lite, now about these kinds of event which are totally unfortunate and just another example that where we are still at nature's evolution. Even if these floods are gone in the next few days the damages caused by this will take forever for the recovery and some may even lost their whole livelihood to this and will now start from completely zero.

For three days rain to cause this disaster that mean it was a heavy storm, from the few times I have witnessed this much flooding I understand the quantity of damage it has cause in your country because those who only built a substandard house base on the lack of finance they had might be affected or the demolition of there house through the flooding and everything that involves power supply will also be kept on hold as well as businesses because there must be a relocation of goods to avoid losing it to the flood, although is a temporary one because the rain will surely stop.

I believe this is only happening in my country but with your shared story, it only tells that there are actually several countries these days who are suffering from flood.  And the effects are really tormenting, some lives are even put into threat, destroy belongings and damage building infrastructures, and it totally leaves a trauma to the affected citizens, not only flood but also an earthquake that keeps hitting our country. The country's economy no matter how profitable and progressive it is will definitely be paralyzed when flood and earthquake attack.

Natural disasters can be predicted for certain areas, depending on their type and geographic location. However, sometimes, some things are beyond the predictions and expectations of many parties. Regarding the natural disasters currently occurring in Indonesia, such as flash floods and landslides in several provinces in Sumatra, we pray for them. In fact, they not only occurred in residential areas or areas already vulnerable to flooding or landslides, but the disasters also affected various housing complexes and elite areas in the province, which was quite surprising to many. In a disaster situation, life comes first. While economic and financial losses are certainly significant, the priority is the survival of those who can survive. and it will be quite difficult for the financial situation to recover after this very unexpected incident, we pray that hopefully the condition will get better as soon as possible.

Flooding is really dangerous and can lead to landslides which as well as flooding can block roads and cause structural damage to buildings and infrastructure. Its really unfortunate and can lead to supply chains being disrupted which makes life a bit more of a struggle. Supermarkets here have about 3 days worth of food, when supply chains get disrupted it affects food and other important  items. Unfortunately I believe its the consumer who ends up paying for the costs incurred by supply chain disruptions. Also at a time when more and more disasters are happening more frequently Its important to create your own mitigating systems in place.

Flooding is not something we should expect to happen because it's hazardous and claim lives, not only the road are being affected in this epidemic, but human lives are very at stake here and there's nothing we could do about it when it occurred, this is why there have been strong warnings for the people that lives by the bank of the river to take heed of such disaster which may happen at anytime, though anything could have caused the incidence of flooding today, but it's also important that we adhere to government warnings on being restricted to areas prone to such attacks for a living.

I also started to look at certain points on the Medan and Banda Aceh routes because from several news sources, the route is still experiencing congestion due to mud and also landslides and floodwaters that peaked three days ago, namely November 27, 2025. I also feel sorry for the residents who have experienced this disaster and hopefully they can be strong in facing it because some even have to be reached by helicopter, such as in the Central Aceh and Bener Meriah areas. Source:https://www.kompas.id/artikel/akses-lintas-timur-banda-aceh-medan-masih-lumpuhhttps://masakini.co/2025/11/29/jalur-medan-aceh-lumpuh-total-warga-lhokseumawe-tertahan-di-medan-sudah-4-hari/https://www.bnpb.go.id/berita/koordinasi-lintas-instansi-guna-membuka-akses-jalan-aceh-sumuthttps://minanews.net/kondisi-terkini-banjir-dan-jalan-yang-bisa-dilalui-di-aceh/

it’s scientifically true As the continent cools at a steady pace, the ocean cools at a more leisurely rate, resulting in a much stronger temperature difference near our coastline than during summer. For this reason, developing storms from late fall through early spring can “explode” into gales quickly as they swirl the ocean’s warmth and moisture inland across the land’s colder, drier air. hopefully indonesian government does it well but from what i have seen even the government there is corrupt like in a lot of other southeast asian countries