Floods hit West Aceh

Floods hit West Aceh

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Incessant rains since Sunday have submerged
thirty six villages and dozens of hectares of paddy fields in
West Aceh. Hundreds of cattle have also been lost in the floods.

The head of the West Aceh office of the Ministry of Social
Services, Ibnu Hajar, told Antara yesterday that a young boy has
also been killed by the floods, which were caused by overflowing
from the major rivers in the area.

The boy was reportedly swept away by the strong currents as he
was bathing with his friends.

Kemukiman Pungki, Kemukiman Tripa Bawah, Beutong, Seunagan and
Teunom districts are among the worst hit areas.(mds)