Flood - Indonesia

GLIDE CODE: FF-2006-08-31-7414-IDN
Date & Time: 2006-08-31 05:31:40 [UTC]
Area: Indonesia Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Aceh District, ( MAP)

Description:

Floods triggered by heavy rains swept through South Aceh district in Indonesia`s westernmost province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam on Wednesday, forcing tens of people to take refuge to higher grounds. The floods inundated several parts of the road linking Tapaktuan to Meulaboh up to 100 cm deep, leading to congestion, the chief of traffic division at the South Aceh Police Resort, Adjunct Commissioner M. Zaki said. Many motorists slowed down their cars to avoid accident, he said. "Police have been deployed to Rot Teungoh village that is hit hardest by the flood since 06.00 a.m. on Wednesday to overcome traffic jam," he said.

Damage level: Heavy