THE REPORTER | Heavy rains that poured down on the East Aceh region and floods from Gayo Lues Regency triggered floods and landslides in several areas of East Aceh Regency.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at around 03.00 WIB, hitting Simpang Jernih and Serba Jadi Districts.
Based on a report from the East Aceh Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the flood submerged residents’ settlements in Gampong Pante Kera, Simpang Jernih District.
A landslide also occurred in Gampong Leles, Serba Jadi District, causing the road to be blocked for 50 meters.
A total of 50 families (KK) were directly affected by this disaster, with 45 KK having to evacuate to the Gampong Pante Kera Mosque.
Although this disaster caused material losses, there were no reports of fatalities.[AR]
editor: Deddy Ridwan