Follow-up floods inundate 21 villages in Pidie Jaya, residents evacuated
Dam breaches and overflow from Krueng Meureudu forced evacuations by rubber boat as a 14-day emergency status takes effect.
Follow-up floods again inundated 21 villages in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh, on Monday night after heavy rain since afternoon triggered a dam breach and rising river levels. Water in residential areas was reported at between 50 centimeters and 1.5 meter. BPBD Pidie Jaya said the flooding affected four districts: Meureudu, Ulim, Meurah Dua, and Bandar Dua. Some residents were trapped in their homes before joint teams evacuated them by rubber boat, prioritizing vulnerable groups and the deepest flood points. TNI AD personnel also helped move the elderly and secure residents' valuables. In addition to homes, the flooding damaged roads, river embankments, and education facilities. The Pidie Jaya Regency government has declared a 14-day disaster emergency response status.