MeULABOH - The people who were victims of flash floods in Aceh Tamiang Regency, until now admitted that they still had difficulty getting clean water supply after the disaster hit the area on Wednesday (26/12).
"We are still having a hard time getting clean water, don't take a shower, just washing small water is difficult," said Awal Sulistio, a resident of Menangini Village, Karang Baru District, Aceh Tamiang, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 9.
He said, although in some locations clean water supplies began to arrive, currently most people who were victims of flash floods in Aceh Tamiang had not bathed for days due to difficulties in clean water sources.
In addition, he said, victims of flash floods so far do not have adequate clothes except for clothes in the agency worn during the flood, because at the time of the incident their houses had been damaged and their goods were washed away by the flood.
In addition to clothing, the refugees also need clothes for former babies and children, including baby needs and equipment, toddlers and children.
Awal said that currently many victims of flash floods in Aceh Tamiang Regency have started to get sick after the flash flood disaster, some have experienced pain such as fever, cough, runny nose, itching, and other diseases.
"If the food supply is already there, it will run smoothly. But we haven't showered since the disaster occurred, clean water is very difficult. Many houses cannot be cleaned because there are no water sources," he said.
Previously, the Regent of Aceh Tamiang, Armia Fahmi when receiving a visit from the Head of BNPB Suharyanto, Saturday (6/12) conveyed the urgent need for post-disaster flood management, especially in remote areas that are difficult to reach.
"There are three main things that are very crucial for handling efforts in the field. We need vehicles to break through isolated areas, we need vehicles to transport basic necessities," he said.
The assistance in question is a rubber boat with special specifications to navigate an area that is currently still isolated in Aceh Tamiang.
Even though logistical assistance has arrived, Aceh Tamiang still really needs central support to reach the community and restore conditions.
Considering that many residents' houses were affected, so that post-disaster recovery needed shelters and tents. "We also need a lot of shelters because many residents' residences are missing," said Armia.
Based on temporary data on the recap of the Aceh Tamiang disaster until December 6, 2025, it was recorded that 262,087 people were displaced, 18 people were injured, 57 people died and 22 people were missing.
Then, houses with lightly damaged categories of 2,262 units, moderately damaged 35 units and houses washed away reaching 780 units, spread over almost all sub-districts. This data will continue to change every day.
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