An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit residential area after heavy rains in Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Yulham/Xinhua)
JAKARTA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday.
"The landslides occurred at several points in Takengon City, Central Aceh Regency, leaving nine people dead," Ibnu Harris Alhussain, head of the provincial Search and Rescue Office, told Xinhua by phone.
Rescuers from the local search and rescue offices, supported by soldiers, police officers and volunteers, have evacuated 289 residents, most of whom are women and children, and continued rescue operations, he said.
Heni Nurmaini, who heads emergency response, equipment and logistics at the provincial Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency, said floods and landslides had affected several regencies, including Pidie Jaya, East Aceh and Aceh Tamiang, among others. ■
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit residential area after heavy rains in Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Yulham/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit residential area after heavy rains in Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Yulham/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit residential area after heavy rains in Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Yulham/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit residential area after heavy rains in Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Yulham/Xinhua)
A woman stands near a damaged house after a flash flood in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)
This photo provided by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows a damaged bridge after a flood in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (BNPB/Handout via Xinhua)
Rescuers transfer a victim's body after a flash flood in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)
People stand near a damaged house in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)
Rescuers clean the mud after heavy rain and landslides in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua)
Rescuers transfer a victim's body after a flash flood in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)
A health worker distributes medicine to villagers after heavy rain and landslides in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua)
People wade through flood water after heavy rain in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Saddam/Xinhua)
People push a vehicle to wade through flood water in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Saddam/Xinhua)
Rescuers clean the mud after heavy rain and landslides in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. (Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua)
Villagers walk near a flood-hit area in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh province, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)
Villagers stand near a damaged bridge after a flood hit in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh province, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)
A woman stands in water after a flood hit Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh province, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit area in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)
