Description
As the disaster situation continues to evolve in various regions, heavy rainfall has also affected Aceh Barat Daya Regency, Aceh Province, since the afternoon of Tuesday (March 4). As a result, flooding has impacted eight districts, submerging 33 villages. Water levels vary between 20 to 50 cm, disrupting residents' daily activities and affecting several public facilities.
At least 168 households across the following eight districts have been impacted:
- Kuala Batee
- Blangpidie
- Jeumpa
- Susoh
- Manggeng
- Lembah Sabil
- Babahrot
- Tangan-Tangan
In addition to inundating residential areas, the flood has also affected educational facilities, one mosque, and disrupted access to the national road network. The extent of damage to agricultural land is still being assessed.
In response, the Rapid Response Team (TRC) of the Aceh Barat Daya BPBD has been conducting monitoring and data collection in affected areas. Other agencies, including Fire and Rescue Services, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Police (Polri), and local communities, are actively involved in initial disaster response efforts.
However, teams on the ground are facing challenges, including the widespread affected areas, limited operational vehicles, and road access disruptions due to flooding.