Persistent floods continue to inundate several districts across Aceh Province, a direct consequence of extreme weather conditions and other contributing factors.
The Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) for West Aceh Regency has documented a significant impact, with 3,866 individuals, equating to 2,652 households, affected by the deluge. These victims are dispersed across eight sub-districts, where water levels tragically remain between one and 1.5 meters deep.
“As of now, there have been no reports of fatalities among residents due to the current natural disaster floods,” stated Teuku Ronal Nehdiansyah, the Acting Head of BPBD West Aceh, as quoted by Antara on Friday (November 28).
The following villages have been impacted by the floods:
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Johan Pahlawan Sub-district: Pasi Leuhan Village
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Meureubo Sub-district: Pasi Masjid Village, Pasi Aceh Tunong Village, Pasi Aceh Baroh Village.
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Sungai Mas Sub-district: Kajeung, Geduong, Lancong, Tungkop, Leubok Beutong, Gleng, Gunong Buloh, and Gaseu Villages.
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Arongan Lambalek Sub-district: Teupin Peuraho, Peuribu, Ujong Beusa, Drien Rampak, Keub, Cot Kumbang, Kubu, Seuneubok Lhong, Suak Ie Beuso, and Arongan Villages.
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Woyla Timur Sub-district: Seuradeuk, Pasi Ara, Rambong, Gampong Baro, Tangkeh, Leubok Panyang, Pasi Janeng Villages.
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Pante Ceureumen Sub-district: Canggai, Keutambang, Seumantok, Lango Villages.
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Woyla Barat Sub-district: Napai, Blang Cot Rubek, Blang Cot Mameh, Pasi Malee, Lhok Malee, Cot Rambong, Blang Luah, Alue Leuhob, Leubok Pasi Ara, Ulee Pasi Ara, Cot Lagan, Kulam Kaju, Peuleukung, Pasi Panyang, and Alue Perman Villages.
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Kaway XVI Sub-district: Alue Tampak, Padang Mancang, Puuk, Alue On, Putim, Gampong Masjid, Keudee Aron, Alue Tampak, Meunasah Buloh, and Pasi Jambu Villages.
Teuku Ronal affirmed that the West Aceh BPBD is relentlessly working to collect comprehensive data on all communities affected by the flooding, alongside initiating crucial evacuation efforts for those imperiled by the natural disaster.
Hundreds of Homes Submerged
The flood crisis has also gripped Nagan Raya Regency, where more than 100 residential units in the Beutong Ateuh Banggalang Sub-district have been engulfed by rising waters. The overflow floods here have reached alarming depths, ranging from 50 to 90 centimeters.
“Currently, access to Beutong Ateuh Banggalang remains completely severed. We are continuously striving to reach and assess the condition of the communities in this isolated highland area,” explained Irfanda Rinaldi, the Head of BPBD Nagan Raya, Aceh.
Among the villages severely impacted by the overflow floods in Beutong Ateuh Banggalang Sub-district, Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, are Babah Suak, Blang Puuk, Kuta Teungoh, and Blang Meurandeh.
Irfanda highlighted that a devastating consequence of these floods is the extensive damage to public infrastructure. Vital roads and bridges have been swept away or severely compromised by the relentless floodwaters.
“A critical bridge on the provincial road connecting Nagan Raya and Central Aceh has sustained severe damage from the surging floods,” Irfanda further elaborated, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Consequently, transport routes to the Beutong Ateuh Banggalang region of Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, as well as towards Takengon in Central Aceh Regency, have been completely cut off. This paralysis in connectivity is due to the severe damage inflicted upon both road segments and the aforementioned bridge.
He noted that the floods ravaging Beutong Ateuh Banggalang are significantly more severe than those experienced in previous years, effectively paralyzing all community activities within the affected areas.
Irfanda also confirmed that, for the time being, no fatalities have been reported among residents as a direct result of the natural disaster striking Beutong Ateuh Banggalang, Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh.
“Our teams are presently focused on accurately documenting the number of individuals and communities impacted by this natural calamity,” Irfanda Rinaldi concluded, underscoring the ongoing efforts to ascertain the full extent of the disaster.
Summary
Persistent floods, triggered by extreme weather, have significantly affected several districts across Aceh Province. In West Aceh Regency, 3,866 individuals from 2,652 households in eight sub-districts have been impacted, with water levels reaching 1 to 1.5 meters deep. The Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is diligently collecting comprehensive data and conducting evacuations, with no fatalities reported in the region.
Nagan Raya Regency has also been severely hit, where over 100 homes in Beutong Ateuh Banggalang Sub-district are submerged by waters up to 90 centimeters. Crucially, critical roads and a bridge connecting Nagan Raya to Central Aceh have been extensively damaged, completely severing access to the area. These floods are more severe than in previous years, paralyzing community activities, yet no fatalities have been reported there either.