Introduction
Aceh Province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, experienced widespread flooding following heavy and recurrent rainfall from 19 November to late November 2025. The disaster caused significant human and material losses and generated urgent humanitarian needs across food security, shelter, water, and health sectors.
In this context, Alkhair Foundation documents the scale of the humanitarian impact and the scope of response based on field data available as of 12 December 2025.
Affected Areas
According to the field report, the floods impacted:
18 districts and cities
225 subdistricts
3,678 villages
Damage was concentrated across large areas of Aceh due to flooding and landslides.
Human Impact
Documented data indicates:
514,343 affected households
1,974,300 people directly impacted
489,036 internally displaced persons
415 fatalities
36 missing persons
479 severe injuries
3,845 minor injuries
These figures reflect the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis and the extensive scope of relief needs across the region.
Material and Infrastructure Losses
The report recorded widespread destruction affecting public facilities and private property, including:
258 administrative buildings
207 places of worship
304 schools
15 boarding schools
206 health facilities
461 road sites
332 bridges
Housing and livelihoods were also heavily affected:
157,318 homes flooded
186,868 livestock lost or affected
89,286 hectares of rice fields damaged
14,725 hectares of agricultural land affected
40,328 hectares of fish farms damaged
Several areas experienced electricity outages exceeding 20 days.
Urgent Humanitarian Needs
The report identifies priority needs, including:
Basic food supplies and ready-to-eat meals
Safe drinking water
Tents and shelter materials
Blankets and clothing
Healthcare services and medicines
Hygiene supplies
Water and sanitation support
Transportation means and power generators
Debris removal equipment, including heavy machinery
These needs illustrate the complexity and multi-sectoral nature of the crisis.
Conclusion
The data highlights the extensive humanitarian impact of the floods in Sumatra and underscores the need for a coordinated, multi-sectoral response. Alkhair Foundation’s interventions come within its humanitarian commitment to support communities affected by natural disasters and to address essential needs based on verified field assessments.
