"A deadly surge of flash floods and landslides has struck Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, leaving at least 84 dead, many missing, and thousands displaced. Heavy rainfall over three consecutive days led to flooding across 16 regencies and cities in Aceh, leading to at least nine deaths. Many residents were forced to evacuate as their homes were swept away, while several areas became isolated due to damaged or collapsed roads and bridges. Among the worst-hit locations is Pidie Jaya Regency, adjacent to the Krueng Meureudu River. Drone footage from Thursday shows a district in Aceh's Pidie Regency transformed into a landscape of muddy water, forcing thousands to seek higher ground. Images also depict submerged homes, destroyed infrastructure, stranded vehicles, and residents navigating through muddy streets. In some areas, mud levels reached up to 1.5 metres. In addition to significant property loss, the main bridge on the Banda Aceh–Medan route was destroyed, isolating the village from government assistance. Residents report that no aid has arrived, forcing those whose homes were destroyed to shelter with relatives. The community urgently calls for government assistance to establish emergency posts and distribute food, clothing, and clean water. Resident Zanah stated, "The rain has not stopped since Tuesday. By around 11 pm, people started running as the water began rising. On Wednesday, the situation intensified, and panic set in as the water rose quickly." Heri Yugiantoro, Head of the Aceh Transportation Agency, remarked, "We must prepare emergency bridges to handle the four collapsed bridges that have cut off access in Aceh—one on the western route, two on the central route, and one on the eastern route." He added, "We hope to resolve this issue by collaborating with the Army Combat Engineering Unit to build emergency bridges." He continued, "In addition to repairing the bridges, we need to relocate mud, clean drainage channels, and ensure that water on the roadway returns to the river as soon as possible.” Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the immediate deployment of aid to affected regions. According to data from the Aceh Disaster Management Agency, the regencies and cities most severely affected by the floods include North Aceh, Lhokseumawe, Bireuen, Central Aceh, Bener Meriah, Pidie, and Pidie Jaya, impacting a total of 33,817 households."