Flash Floods Devastate Aceh Tamiang: 216 Villages and 8,000 Hectares of Rice Fields Affected

Extensive Damage and Cleanup Efforts

The recent flash floods in Aceh Tamiang have caused widespread destruction, with 216 villages and 8,000 hectares of rice fields buried under mud. The disaster has significantly impacted the local economy, primarily due to the extensive damage to agricultural land.

Coordinated Response to the Disaster

In response to this disaster, the local government has collaborated with the TNI/Polri and the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) to initiate comprehensive cleanup operations. A total of 3,385 TNI personnel and 877 Polri personnel have been deployed to the affected areas. The cleanup efforts are focused on removing the mud and restoring normalcy to the affected regions.

Targeted Cleanup Timeline

According to Aceh Tamiang Regent Armia Fahmi, the cleanup operations are making significant progress, with 80% of the mud cleared around the regency capital as of the latest update. The remaining 20% is expected to be cleared within the targeted one-week timeline. The swift response and coordinated efforts are crucial in mitigating the economic impact of the disaster and restoring livelihoods in the affected communities.