Pariaman City Realizes 21.1% of Rp92.4 Billion Disaster Fund for Post-Disaster Infrastructure

The city of Pariaman in West Sumatra is actively rebuilding its infrastructure following hydrometeorological disasters that struck late in 2025. The local government has disbursed Rp19.5 billion, or 21.1%, of the Rp92.4 billion allocated from the Transfer to Daerah (TKD) fund. This marks a significant acceleration from the initial slow absorption rate of 6.7% by the end of July 2026.

This funding is primarily directed towards repairing damaged roads and improving evacuation routes, crucial for both immediate recovery and future disaster mitigation. Rudy Repenaldi Rilis, head of the Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency, emphasized that the funds are not just for repair but also for developing infrastructure that can reduce disaster impacts.

The largest portion of the budget, Rp53.1 billion, is designated for infrastructure. The health sector receives Rp4.2 billion, agriculture Rp2 billion, and other needs account for the remaining Rp32.2 billion. The city aims to complete all planned projects by the end of the year. This initiative is part of a broader central government policy to return funds to three Sumatran provinces, with West Sumatra receiving Rp2.7 trillion.