Aceh Tamiang Recovery Continues To Be Effortd, Assistance Sent Through Rivers And Airdrops

ACEH TAMIANG - The government continues to accelerate the handling of the flash flood disaster in landslides that hit Aceh Tamiang. All elements of the country, from the central government, TNI, Polri, BNPB, local governments, to volunteers, move integratedly to ensure open access, assistance arrives on time, and the search for victims continues to be carried out continuously.

The national cross-section connecting Aceh Tamiang with North Sumatra (North Sumatra), which was previously completely paralyzed due to floods and landslides, is now slowly being passed again.

Aceh Tamiang Regent, Armia Fahmi, ensured that heavy vehicles had started passing through the Seumadam area, one of the most affected points. Although there are still mud and puddles of water, access is now open to accelerate logistics mobilization and heavy equipment.

The joint team continues to search for victims, with 22 confirmed deaths. Assistance from the central, provincial and district governments began to arrive and be distributed through rivers and air because a number of bridges were still cut off.

The Aceh Tamiang Regency Government has sent aid to eight isolated villages in Sekerak District using a canoe. In Sekumur Village, where the residents' houses were washed away due to flooding, assistance for 1,000 residents has been distributed. To speed up the reach, the Aceh Tamiang Regency Government has proposed additional helicopter alerting from the National Police Headquarters.

The National Police Chief ordered the use of the airdrop method to overcome extreme terrain that prevented helicopters from landing. Komjen Pol Mohammad Fadil Imran emphasized that the National Police Chief instructed that there be no obstacles in distributing aid.

The BNPB team reported that the Medan "Aceh Tamiang" route could begin to be passed by four-wheeled vehicles even at limited speeds. It is estimated that on Wednesday, December 3, the route can be opened 100 percent.

Heavy equipment from the Public Works Service is still working to get rid of the remaining landslide material. This stage of assistance includes ready-to-eat food, hygiene kits, basic necessities, blankets, mattresses, and cleaning equipment.