‘I decided I’d die’: Indonesia’s flood victims recount stories of survival

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Aisyah LlewellynDecember 2, 2025 at 05:33 AM

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Severe floods in Indonesia have killed at least 631 people, with the death toll expected to rise. The floods, which occurred in late November 2025, impacted regions like Aceh Province, where residents like Nurdin and his wife were forced to evacuate their homes. Nurdin, a stroke survivor, recounted his near-death experience as floodwaters inundated his home in Langsa. He and his wife were rescued by neighbors and eventually evacuated to a local mosque by the army. Many residents have lost their homes and possessions due to the disaster, and some have witnessed bodies being swept away by the floodwaters.

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Langsa 50% Aceh Province ×260% Nurdin ×570% Indonesia ×980%

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90%

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Indonesia

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