Jakarta, Dec. 1 -- The Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Suharyanto, informed that disaster management in West Sumatra is progressing and has entered the recovery phase after three days of intensive response.

"West Sumatra has recovered significantly on the third day. Moreover, there is no rain now, along with the ongoing Weather Modification Operation (OMC)," he remarked in a statement on Monday.

The BNPB recorded 129 fatalities, 118 missing people, and 16 others injured.

In Padang Pariaman District, most evacuees have begun returning to their homes to clean up remaining materials.

Agam District was the most impacted area, with 87 deaths and 76 people still missing.

Overall, eight districts/cities were affected...