Indonesia: Severe Flooding Hits Medan, North Sumatra

On Thursday, November 27, severe flooding completely submerged hundreds of houses in three hamlets of Paya Geli Village (Sunggal Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency). The flooding was caused by the overflowing of the river located behind the residential area. The river began to flood homes at 5:00 AM, and by 10:30 AM, water levels had reached waist-high for an adult, submerging thousands of homes and blocking the main access road.

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia In Pictures

Indonesia In Pictures

A worker, Muhammad Yusuf, 53, is seen during the process of molding concrete block culverts at a factory in Sunggal sub-district, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 24, 2023. Muhammad Yusuf hopes to the government for used their services of a concrete block factory to supports the community businesses in the success of vital facilities in various parts of Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia In Pictures

Indonesia In Pictures

A worker, Muhammad Yusuf, 53, is seen during the process of molding concrete block culverts at a factory in Sunggal sub-district, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 24, 2023. Muhammad Yusuf hopes to the government for used their services of a concrete block factory to supports the community businesses in the success of vital facilities in various parts of Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia In Pictures

Indonesia In Pictures

A worker, Muhammad Yusuf, 53, is seen during the process of molding concrete block culverts at a factory in Sunggal sub-district, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 24, 2023. Muhammad Yusuf hopes to the government for used their services of a concrete block factory to supports the community businesses in the success of vital facilities in various parts of Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM