Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides and Floods in Aceh, Killing 1
Heavy rain triggered landslides and floods across Aceh, damaging homes, disrupting roads and affecting 11 villages, authorities said.
Heavy rain triggered landslides and floods in Aceh, Indonesia on September 13, 2026, resulting in one death and 13 injuries. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that landslides struck four subdistricts in Central Aceh, damaging 4 houses and disrupting roads. Mud and debris from the landslides blocked roads, impeding access for local residents, and the Central Aceh Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) deployed heavy equipment to clear the debris.
Authorities urged residents to stay vigilant for potential future landslides, especially near vulnerable slopes and cliffs.
Meanwhile, in Southeast Aceh Regency, widespread flooding inundated 11 villages across five subdistricts. The Aceh Disaster Management Agency (BPBA) reported that the Lawe Bulan, Lawe Kisam, and Lawe Kinga rivers overflowed due to heavy rain and rising water levels, leading to flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Floodwaters carried debris, including wood and rocks, and ultimately receded. The exact number of affected residents remains unknown as data collection continues.
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