Treading Risk on Emergency Bridge in Tetingi Village, Gayo Lues

Residents cross an emergency bridge in Tetingi Village, Pantan Cuaca, Gayo Lues, Aceh, on Monday (16 March 2026). The emergency bridge constructed by residents poses a significant risk to those crossing it, as it is built entirely from makeshift materials salvaged from the debris of landslides and flash floods that occurred four months ago. The precarious structure has prompted residents to call urgently for the construction of a permanent bridge in the area.

A child crosses the emergency bridge in Tetingi Village, Pantan Cuaca, Gayo Lues, Aceh, on Monday (16 March 2026). The temporary crossing, assembled from salvaged materials left in the aftermath of the natural disasters, presents considerable safety concerns for residents and has led to widespread calls for the prompt construction of a permanent replacement bridge.