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Across Aceh Tamiang, those with houses still standing are trying desperately to clear mud and debris from their properties. But many people have been left with nothing.
Across Aceh Tamiang, those with houses still standing are trying desperately to clear mud and debris from their properties. But many people have been left with nothing. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Some villages have been almost completely wiped out, and many say they are not receiving the help they need.
Some villages have been almost wiped out, and many say they are not receiving the help they need. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Massiani is living in a tent with her extended family. There are more than 14 of them sharing one tent. She said she is thankful to have received a tent, after sheltering under a scrap plastic for days. But she said there is still no toilet nearby, and the conditions are not sanitary.
Massiani is living in a tent with her extended family. There are at least 14 of them sharing one tent. She said she is thankful to have received a tent after sheltering under scrap plastic for days. She, however, said there is still no toilet nearby, and the conditions are not sanitary. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Global News Insight observed that some households have received tents from government agencies, but many families are still staying in shelters they assembled on their own, using plastic scraps and debris from the floods.
Global News Insight observed that some households have received tents from government agencies, but many families are still staying in shelters they assembled on their own, using plastic scraps and debris from the floods. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Rahmadani and her son Dimas.
Rahmadani and her son Dimas. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Debris is still scattered throughout Aceh Tamiang, and thick mud still covers the area.
Debris is still scattered throughout Aceh Tamiang, and thick mud covers the area. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Nuraini said her home, which once belonged to her parents, is destroyed and covered in logs. Her possessions, like her kitchen appliances, are broken and scattered everywhere, and covered in mud. “Our lives are difficult. We are like beggars, asking for help here and there. We have to wait for people to give us rice just so we can eat.”
Nuraini said her home, which once belonged to her parents, was destroyed and covered in logs. Her possessions, like her kitchen appliances, are broken and scattered everywhere, and covered in mud. “Our lives are difficult. We are like beggars, asking for help here and there. We have to wait for people to give us rice just so we can eat.” [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Environmental groups say deforestation on the island of Sumatra has made communities more vulnerable to extremely severe natural disasters because the capacity of the ecosystem to absorb water has been undermined.
Environmental groups say deforestation on the island of Sumatra has made communities more vulnerable to extremely severe natural disasters because the capacity of the ecosystem to absorb water has been undermined. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Juliette Apin has run a furniture store in Aceh Tamiang since 1993. “Our merchandise is scattered everywhere, fallen and damaged. Our losses amount to hundreds of millions of rupiah,” she said.
Juliette Apin has run a furniture store in Aceh Tamiang since 1993. “Our merchandise is scattered everywhere, fallen and damaged. Our losses amount to hundreds of millions of rupiah,” she said. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
The floods and landslides mark the deadliest disaster in Indonesia since the 2018 earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi.
The floods and landslides mark the deadliest disaster in Indonesia since the 2018 earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Aceh is the worst affected out of the three affected provinces, with close to 40,000 destroyed homes.
Aceh is the worst-affected among the three provinces, with nearly 40,000 homes destroyed. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
People in Aceh Tamiang said they feel as though they are starting from nothing. Many said they are hoping they will be relocated. Temporary housing units are under construction in Aceh Tamiang.
People in Aceh Tamiang said they felt as though they were starting from nothing. Many said they were hoping they would be relocated. Temporary housing units are under construction in Aceh Tamiang. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Juliette and her workers have been cleaning out the store since the floodwaters receded. Juliette said 95 percent of their products have been destroyed, and need to be thrown away.
Juliette and her workers have been cleaning out the store since the floodwaters receded. Juliette said 95 percent of their products have been destroyed, and need to be thrown away. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Many parents told Global News Insight their children have been unwell since the floods. Many of them have severe coughs.
Many parents told Global News Insight their children have been unwell since the floods. Many of them have severe coughs. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
Residents in Kota Lintang Bawah, Aceh Tamiang, said most people in their village had still not received tents from government agencies.
Residents in Kota Lintang Bawah, Aceh Tamiang, said most people in their village had still not received tents from government agencies. [Jessica Washington/Global News Insight]
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