Jakarta, Dec. 19 -- Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno said transportation access in several flood- and landslide-hit areas across Sumatra has gradually been restored, although some road sections remain limited.

"Most national and provincial roads have gradually been reconnected, but several sections are still operating on a limited basis and require caution," Pratikno said at a press conference on the Sumatra disaster response on Friday.

In Aceh Province, he said several strategic routes are now passable, including the Lhokseumawe-Langsa, Langsa-Kuala Simpang and Kuala Simpang-North Sumatra border roads.

Other reopened routes include the road to the Arun Special Economic Zone, the Bener Meriah District-Ta...