Aceh Flood: Damage and Loss Assessment

In late December 2006, widespread flooding struck eastern and central Aceh and parts of neighboring North Sumatra province. Seven Acehnese districts were affected: Aceh Tamiang, Aceh Timur, Bireuen and Aceh Utara on the east coast; and Aceh Tengah, Bener Meriah and Gayo Lues in the highlands.

Government requested that a damage assessment be carried out in affected areas to assess the damage and to better design post‐emergency assistance. The survey was carried out through the network of the Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) from December 30 – January 19 in affected villages.