ACEH TAMIANG — DT Peduli continues to intensify its emergency response to the hydrometeorological disaster in Aceh Tamiang, one of the worst-affected areas in Sumatra. As of Wednesday morning (December 10, 2025), access to fuel, electricity, and clean water remains critically limited, while roads leading to aid distribution points are largely impassable due to mud reaching depths of up to one meter.
Responding to the emergency situation—where local markets remain paralyzed and access to essential medicines is severely restricted—DT Peduli carried out a series of emergency actions on December 9, 2025.
These efforts included cleaning and draining wells at Bandar Mahligai Mosque, activating a community kitchen, and conducting assessments of affected residents. The team also provided medical services at a State Islamic Elementary School (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri) in Sekerak Subdistrict, treating 43 residents with various health complaints.
In Bandar Mahligai Village alone, at least 898 people are currently in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
DT Peduli Field Coordinator Andri Adi stated that on December 10, 2025, the organization would scale up its response. Planned actions include expanding community-based communal kitchens, providing WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities, and delivering door-to-door health services for residents unable to reach aid posts. The team is also prioritizing the restoration of mosque facilities to ensure they can be used for Friday prayers.
“Coordination is ongoing with the local health office and the regional water utility (PDAM) to ensure the availability of medicines and clean water facilities as soon as possible,” Andri said.
He added that the most urgent needs at this stage include clean water, bottled drinking water, ready-to-eat meals, communal kitchen equipment, hygiene kits, and essential medicines.
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