4 Districts in North Aceh Hit by Floods, Residents Start to Flee

submerging the village since last Monday. The water height varies from 30 centimeters to more than one meter. "It is likely that the water discharge will increase, because rain is still occurring in the Bener Meriah Regency area, so that a number of residents living in the river basin (Das) will be forced to evacuate and set up public kitchens," said Isnawati. North Aceh Government Distributes Aid During Panic Times The North Aceh Government, through the North Aceh PPPA Social Service (Dinsos), distributed panic aid to flood victims at a number of refugee camps. The aid was handed over by the Head of the North Aceh PPPA Social Service, Iskandar, SSTP, MSP. "We have directly distributed panic aid to communities affected by the flood, from four flooded sub-districts, the worst in Matangkuli District, because there are seven evacuation posts and public kitchens," said the head of the North Aceh PPPA Social Service, Iskandar. He continued, apart from Matangkuli District, aid during this panic period was also distributed to Pirak Timu, Lhoksukon and Tanah Luas Districts. The aid handed over included rice, cooking oil, blankets, roll-up tents and baby needs. "This assistance during panic is a manifestation of the Government's presence in the midst of society, with this assistance it can ease the burden on residents who are experiencing disaster," he concluded.