Banda Aceh, Aceh, Nov. 27 -- Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf has declared a state of emergency in response to widespread floods and landslides affecting nearly all areas of Aceh in recent days, and to speed up evacuation efforts.

"Today, I declare a state of emergency for hydrometeorological disasters in Aceh," Manaf said here on Thursday.

The emergency declaration aims to expedite logistics mobilization, evacuation efforts, and inter-agency support to manage the widespread disaster across the province.

He made the announcement after attending a plenary session of the Aceh House of Representatives (DPRA) concerning the 2025 Aceh Regional Budget (APBA) bill.

The emergency status will be in effect for 14 days, from November 28 to December 1...