Amrizal Simbolon

Amrizal Simbolon, a 40-year-old resident of Muara Huta Raja in Tapanuli Selatan, North Sumatra, has recently been in the news due to the devastating flash floods that struck his village on November 25, 2025. He recalls a time when the Batang Toru River was safe and friendly, contrasting it with the current dangers posed by frequent flooding, which he attributes to deforestation and land clearing by companies in the upstream areas.