{"id":7659,"date":"2026-01-06T08:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7659"},"modified":"2026-01-06T08:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:45:47","slug":"deadly-floods-devastate-indonesia-leaving-families-displaced-and-homeless-floods-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7659","title":{"rendered":"Deadly floods devastate Indonesia, leaving families displaced and homeless | Floods News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"byline byline--single-avatar\">\n<div class=\"avatars-container\">\n<div class=\"responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/45_jessica_w-1688021244.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;quality=80 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 96px) 96px, 96px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 6 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">6 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p><strong>Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia \u2013<\/strong> Rahmadani and her nine-year-old son Dimas lost their home when catastrophic flooding ravaged their rented residence in Aceh Tamiang, located in Indonesia\u2019s eastern Aceh province.<\/p>\n<p>Initially seeking refuge on a roadside immediately following the disaster, they relocated to a tent just metres from their ruined house three weeks later.<\/p>\n<p>The devastating floods in December killed at least 1,170 people across North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh provinces. Weeks after the disaster, numerous displaced victims continue to shelter in temporary tents.<\/p>\n<p>Aceh province suffered the most severe impact, with Aceh Tamiang among the regions hit hardest.<\/p>\n<p>For Rahmadani, her son\u2019s health remains her primary concern. Dimas, who sustained an injury as an infant, is unable to walk or speak.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBefore the floods, we always took him to the doctor, and he was well cared for, so he was healthy. After the floods, we could not go to see a doctor. Even if there is assistance, it is just food aid,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis head is swollen, so he needs to take medication and vitamins. The medication isn\u2019t expensive, but now we don\u2019t have any money. My child is in pain, but I can only put him in a sling while I try to earn some money.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published On 6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia \u2013 Rahmadani and her nine-year-old son Dimas lost their home when catastrophic flooding ravaged their rented residence in Aceh Tamiang, located in Indonesia\u2019s eastern Aceh province. 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