Deadly floods devastate Indonesia, leaving families displaced and homeless

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Jessica WashingtonJanuary 6, 2026 at 09:02 AM

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Devastating floods in December 2025 across North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh provinces in Indonesia have resulted in at least 1,170 deaths and widespread displacement. Aceh province, particularly Aceh Tamiang, experienced the most severe impact, leaving many residents homeless and struggling to recover. Survivors are sheltering in temporary tents, facing challenges in accessing essential resources like healthcare and adequate aid. Some villages have been almost entirely destroyed, and concerns are rising about the insufficient support reaching affected communities. The floods have left families like Rahmadani and her disabled son Dimas in a dire situation, struggling to afford medical care and rebuild their lives.

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