Heavy Rain In Aceh, Two Villages In Simeulue Hit By Floods

Officers helped residents pass on flooded roads in Simeulue Regency, Friday (1/9/2023). (ANTARA)

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Simeulue Regency, Aceh, stated that two villages were hit by floods following heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in the area.

Head of BPBD Simeulue Regency, Zulfadli, said that apart from flooding, several fallen wooden trees covered the road.

"Until now, we have received reports that two villages in two sub-districts in Simeulue have been hit by floods. There have been no evacuations due to the disaster. The water level has reached the calf of an adult," Zulfadli said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, September 1.

The villages that were hit by the flood were Abail Village in Central Teupah District and Labuhan Jaya Village in South Teupah District. Meanwhile, fallen trees covered the road in Suak Buluh Village, East Simeulue District.

"The BPBD team has been deployed to the flood location to help residents affected by the disaster. Meanwhile, for fallen trees, the Simeulue BPBD has carried out cleaning," said Zulfadli.

Until now, he continued, flood-affected residents still survive in their respective homes. There have been no reports of casualties due to the flood. Meanwhile, material losses are still being collected.

Based on BMKG's early warning, said Zulfadli, there is the potential for moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds in several areas in Simeulue Regency for the next few days.

Therefore, Zulfadli appealed to people in Simeulue Regency to be aware of extreme weather that has the potential to cause natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and fallen trees.

"People who live in disaster-prone areas and coastal and mountainous areas are advised to increase vigilance and preparedness," said Zulfadli.