Jakarta, Dec. 31 -- Indonesia is accelerating the construction of temporary housing across three disaster-hit provinces in Sumatra, aiming to provide swift shelter for tens of thousands of families displaced by floods and landslides, the Public Works Ministry said.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the rapid rollout of temporary housing is a key part of the emergency response phase and a bridge toward longer-term recovery. The ministry is coordinating closely with the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) to ensure construction proceeds according to national disaster response plans.

"The development of temporary shelters is being carried out under BNPB's direction. Currently, priority locations include Aceh Tamiang and Bener...