Indonesia’s Sumatra island will need 51.82 trillion rupiah (approximately S$4.02 billion) for reconstruction and recovery following a series of deadly floods, according to senior government officials. As of Monday, the cyclone-triggered floods and landslides have claimed 950 lives, with 274 people still missing, official data shows. The storms also killed around 200 people in southern Thailand and Malaysia.

Suharyanto, head of Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency, said the required recovery funds for the three affected provinces—Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra—could rise as damage assessments continue. Aceh requires the largest share at 25.41 trillion rupiah, while North Sumatra and West Sumatra need 12.88 trillion and 13.52 trillion rupiah, respectively.

Reconstruction has already started in some areas of North Sumatra and West Sumatra, where conditions have improved. Suharyanto noted that residents in evacuation centers will be moved into temporary 40-square-metre plywood houses provided by the government, with permanent housing to follow, built by the housing ministry.

President Prabowo Subianto said his calculations of the recovery cost were “similar” but did not specify whether he would approve the spending. He emphasized the government’s capacity to handle the process carefully. Prabowo also highlighted that certain areas remain severely affected, with rice fields, dams, and numerous houses damaged. He stressed the need to prioritize rebuilding homes and distributing essential supplies like medication and clothing.