Summary
Heavy floods in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia have forced hundreds of thousands of people, including newborn Muhammad Hafidz and his family, to leave their homes. Environmental groups say deforestation has made the flooding worse, causing entire villages to be destroyed. Many affected families are living in poor conditions, struggling to find safe shelter and basic needs.
Key Facts
- Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by floods in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia.
- All 300,000 residents of the area have been affected by the floods.
- Environmental groups blame deforestation for making the floods more severe.
- Newborn Muhammad Hafidz and his family were trapped and then evacuated from a hospital affected by the floods.
- Aid delivery is difficult, with many families living under plastic sheets instead of proper tents.
- Some families, like Muhammad's, are struggling to protect their health and find safe shelter.
- The national disaster agency has not been able to provide adequate tents for all displaced families.
