Indonesia, Jan. 20 -- Authorities in Agam District, West Sumatra, will normalize nine rivers after heavy sedimentation caused by hydrometeorological disasters that struck the area in late November 2025, local officials said Tuesday, as part of efforts to reduce future flood risks.

"Nine rivers will be normalized across five sub-districts," said Ofrizon, head of the Agam Public Works and Spatial Planning Office.

He said the rivers include Batang Nanggang in Palembayan Sub-district, Batang Agam in Baso, and Batang Katiak in Ampek Angkek.

The list also covers the Landia River in Ampek Koto, as well as the Batang Tumayo, Batang Balok, Muaro Pisang, Rangeh and Asam rivers in Tanjung Raya Sub-district.

"For the river normalization, we are b...