Indonesia, Flood in South Aceh Regency (Aceh)

Indonesia, Flood in South Aceh Regency (Aceh)
➢ UPDATE : Friday, 12 May 2023, 18:00 WIB
➢ Chronological : Triggered by quite high rainfall accompanied by the overflow of the Kleut river and the blockage of the drainage channels resulting in flooding on Saturday, 06 May 2023, 15:16 WIB

➢ Lokasi : Kec. Meukek  Gamp. Drien Jalo Kec. Labuhanhaji Timur  Gamp. Kemumu Hilir Kec. Kluet Tengah  Gamp. Jamboe Papan Kec. Kluet Timur  Gamp. Lawe Cimanok Kec. Kluet Utara  Gamp Pulo Kambing  Gamp. Limau Purut  Gamp. Kuta Fajar  Gamp. Simpang Lhe  Gamp. Kedai Padang  Gamp. Tinggi  Gamp. Kuala Ba'u Kec. luet Selatan  Gamp. Kedai Runding  Gamp. Gelumbuk  Gamp. Pasie Merapat Kec. Bakongan  Gamp. Beutong  Gamp. Ujung Gunong Cut  Gamp. Ujong Gunong Rayeuk

➢ Casualties :
- ±2,063 households / 8,740 people affected
➢ Material Loss :
- 2,002 houses submerged
- Erosion of the road in Gampong Keude Padang, Kec. North Kluets
- The fallen tree blocked the access road to Gampong Jamboe Teuka and Si Urai-urai, Kec. Gazing
➢ Efforts :
- BPBD Kab. South Aceh monitors current conditions in the field and disseminates warning information (Rainfall, water level) and potential risks (Inundation areas)
- BPBD Kab. South Aceh has coordinated with local officials to collect data
- Opening of the Kluet River estuary which was covered by beach sand material
➢ Urgent Need :
- Emergency Dredging of clogged drains so that water flows quickly
➢ Current Condition :
- The flood has completely receded

Source: Pusdalops BPBD Kab. South Aceh