Summary
Heavy flooding in Indonesia's Aceh Province forced many people to evacuate their homes. An elderly couple, including a man named Nurdin, had to be rescued as rising floodwaters entered their house. More than 1,140 people have died throughout several countries due to the floods, with over 631 deaths in Indonesia alone.
Key Facts
- Flooding in Indonesia has affected many areas, especially in Aceh Province.
- Nurdin, an elderly wheelchair user, and his wife were trapped in their home due to rising waters.
- Neighbors helped rescue Nurdin and his wife when the waters were chest-deep.
- Floods and landslides have killed over 1,140 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia.
- Indonesia alone reported at least 631 deaths from the floods.
- Many areas, especially on the island of Sumatra, remain hard to access, and the death toll may increase.
- Floodwaters have destroyed homes, personal belongings, and infrastructure in affected areas.
