Nagan Raya Students Learn in Emergency Classrooms After Flood Damage
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 125 students in Nagan Raya, Aceh, are attending classes in temporary emergency shelters months after a flash flood damaged their school.
- The flood, which occurred in late November 2025, destroyed the buildings of SDN 1 Beutong Ateuh Banggalang.
- Six classes are combined into three makeshift rooms, with students and teachers hoping for the swift rehabilitation of the school.
In Nagan Raya, Aceh, 125 students at SDN 1 Beutong Ateuh Banggalang are continuing their education in makeshift emergency classrooms, months after a devastating flash flood in late November 2025 destroyed their school buildings. The disaster's impact lingers, forcing a temporary educational setup.
Six different classes are now consolidated into just three temporary rooms. This arrangement, while allowing learning to proceed, highlights the significant lack of facilities. Teachers are conducting lessons in these simple, temporary spaces, serving as a makeshift solution until the school can be fully repaired. The students, despite the challenging conditions, remain engaged and enthusiastic about their studies, eagerly awaiting a return to more suitable learning environments.
The community and school administration are actively hoping for the prompt rehabilitation of the SDN 1 Beutong Ateuh Banggalang buildings. The image accompanying the report shows students gathered in the yard of the emergency school, with the simple, temporary classrooms visible. The situation underscores the resilience of the students and educators in the face of adversity, emphasizing the critical need for the school's restoration.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.