43 Families of Disaster Victims in Gampong Geunteng, Pidie Jaya, Enter Temporary Housing
The government of Gampong Geunteng, Meurah Dua Subdistrict, Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh Province, states that 43 families of disaster victims from the village have now entered temporary housing (huntara).
“There are 43 families from Gampong Geunteng who have entered huntara. Now, there are no more residents of ours who are evacuating in tents,” said the Keuchik (village head) of Gampong Geunteng, Usman, when contacted from Banda Aceh on Friday.
Usman mentioned that the number of families impacted by the hydrometeorological disaster at the end of 2025 in Gampong Geunteng reached 208 families. Of that number, 91 families had their homes severely damaged and had been evacuating.
Then, he said, of the 91 families, 43 chose to enter temporary housing. Meanwhile, the remaining 48 families chose to receive housing allowance funds of Rp1.6 million per three months.
“Dozens of families who chose temporary housing are spread across three locations. One temporary housing location is in the terminal complex, and the other two locations are at the huntara in Gampong Geunteng,” said Usman.
“We hope this water installation issue can be resolved soon because water is a need that must always be available. The same goes for the fans; some have not yet been installed in the housing units,” said Usman.
In addition, Usman mentioned that some disaster survivor families living in huntara are hoping for additional mattress assistance. This is because some families have children but do not have sufficient mattresses.
“Not all housing units are requesting additional mattresses, but only a few. We hope that the remaining needs of the disaster victims can be fulfilled,” said Usman.
The hydrometeorological disaster struck Pidie Jaya Regency at the end of November 2025 due to days of heavy rain causing the Krueng Meureudu to overflow.
The river overflow triggered flash floods that carried wood materials and mud. The mud buried residents’ settlements and public facilities to a height of up to two metres.