Aceh
President Prabowo Joins Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Aceh Disaster Survivors, Inspects Flood Recovery Progress
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In a follow-up to his December 2025 survey of Aceh floods, President Prabowo Subianto performed Idul Fitri 1447 H prayer on March 21, 2026, with around 1,300 flood and landslide survivors at Masjid Darussalam in Aceh Tamiang. Accompanied by key officials, he distributed aid, inspected temporary housing, and received updates on rapid rehabilitation progress across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Interior Minister Tito Karnavian confirmed five villages in Aceh and North Sumatra have disappeared due to flash floods and landslides. The villages will be removed from government administration, with residents relocated. Nearly all disaster refugees in Sumatra are no longer in tents.
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The Ministry of Coordinating for Community Empowerment is holding Pasar 1001 Malam from March 11-13, 2026, in Banda Aceh to bolster local UMKM while emphasizing humanitarian aspects. The event targets post-disaster communities with various social and economic programs. Deputy Leontinus Alpha Edison stressed the integration of economic strengthening and social care.
A young girl in flood-hit Aceh cried after missing out on a Quran during a snack distribution by volunteers. Storyteller Awam Prakoso, visiting shelters in Bireun and Pidie Jaya, was moved by children's requests for books and school bags instead. He promised to send a Quran to the girl.
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Pt Pln Unit Induk Distribusi Aceh has recorded 13 cases of transformer cable and electrical component theft in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar Regency. These incidents have disrupted power supply and caused outages in several areas. Pln Uid Aceh Communication Manager Lukman Hakim stated that the thefts occurred from late November to mid-December 2025.
Severe floods hitting Aceh since November 26, 2025 have cut off access to isolated areas, forcing volunteers to undertake perilous journeys on wooden boats that frequently collide with obstacles. Aid delivery efforts continue unabated, including by the TNI and companies like Pertamina, amid a decrease in the number of refugees across Sumatra.
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Aceh Selatan Regent Mirwan MS apologized for going on Umrah while his region faced floods, as central officials call for empathy and sanctions. Flash floods in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have caused numerous casualties and billions in infrastructure damage. Politicians emphasize prioritizing disaster response over political matters.
Aceh enters transitional disaster recovery phase until April 2026
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