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)