Flash Flood Emergency Response in Solok, West Sumatra

Heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood and landslide in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on 21 September 2026. The disaster sent mud, rocks, and debris into residential areas, public facilities, and government offices, leaving hundreds of families affected and causing significant damage across the community.

More than 100 homes are estimated to have been impacted, while dozens of residents were forced to evacuate. Roads, bridges, places of worship, and public facilities were buried by mud and flood debris, disrupting daily life and access to essential services.

Today, many families are still struggling to clean their homes and recover from the disaster. Thick mud remains inside houses and surrounding areas, while urgent humanitarian needs continue to grow.

Download our Situation Report #1 here.

Immediate Needs

Your support will help provide:

• Clean water and water distribution services
• Hygiene kits and sanitation supplies
• Emergency relief assistance
• Volunteer-led clean-up activities
• Recovery support for affected families
• Community rehabilitation and restoration efforts

The situation remains challenging, and many affected households have not yet received adequate assistance.

Human Initiative Response

Human Initiative teams are already on the ground, coordinating with local authorities and community stakeholders to assess needs and deliver assistance. Current and planned responses include:

• Rapid needs assessment
• Coordination with local disaster management agencies
• Volunteer deployment
• House and public facility clean-up activities
• Emergency water services (Dapur Air)
• Ongoing recovery support for affected communities

Stand with Solok

Disasters can strike without warning, but together we can help communities recover and rebuild.

Your donation will help provide immediate relief and support long-term recovery efforts for families affected by the flash flood in Solok.

Donate today and help restore hope for the people of Solok.