Aceh on hydrometeorological disaster alert until Jan. 31, 2027
Authorities ordered 24-hour monitoring in 23 regencies and cities as floods already hit Pidie Jaya, Pidie and Aceh Selatan.
The Aceh government has set a hydrometeorological disaster alert status from Nov. 11, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027, following forecasts of heavy rainfall in the coming months. Governor Muzakir Manaf said the move is intended to strengthen preparedness and speed up response when an emergency occurs. The policy refers to a Nov. 10, 2026 letter from the Home Affairs Ministry and analysis from BMKG Stasiun Meteorologi Kelas I Sultan Iskandar Muda Banda Aceh. During the alert period, 24-hour monitoring will be enforced in 23 regencies and cities, and every disaster incident must be reported immediately. Over the past week, floods have hit a number of areas, including Pidie Jaya, Pidie, Aceh Selatan, Aceh Tenggara, Gayo Lues, Aceh Barat, Aceh Barat Daya and Bireuen.