Jakarta, Dec. 1 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) on Monday informed that a joint team successfully cleared 40 kilometers of the Tarutung-Sibolga road in North Sumatra, which was affected by landslides.

BNPB Head Suharyanto reported that the road clearance is significant in accelerating aid distribution and search and rescue (SAR) operations in the affected areas, particularly in Central Tapanuli District.

The National Support Post in North Tapanuli received reports that the Tarutung-Sibolga route was cut off at several points spanning nearly 100 kilometers due to landslides, including access to several villages in Parmonangan and Adiankoting.

Due to this situation, more than 12,000 residents are isolated from logistica...