Landslides Cut Off Bintang–Serule Route in Aceh Tengah, Bridge Destroyed

ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM – Continuous heavy rainfall in Bintang District, Aceh Tengah Regency, has triggered fresh landslides along the Bintang–Serule road, severely damaging multiple sections of this vital transport link. The route was temporarily paralyzed, bringing all traffic to a complete standstill, with neither motorcycles nor cars able to pass.

Bintang Police Station Chief AKP Feri, together with his personnel, was immediately deployed to the affected area on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) at around 10:30 a.m. WIB. The team conducted an on-site assessment and secured the hazardous zones to prevent further risks to the public.

The inspection covered areas stretching from Kampung Dedamar to Jamur Konyel. Authorities confirmed that at least four separate landslide points occurred, burying approximately 30 meters of roadway under soil and debris.

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Severe Damage Blocks Road and Destroys Bridge

According to AKP Feri, as conveyed by Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, S.I.K., M.H., prolonged rainfall since the night of May 12, 2026, triggered repeated slope failures along the route.

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"The continuous rainfall has caused multiple landslide points along the Bintang–Serule road. The road is currently completely blocked by soil and debris and is impassable," AKP Feri stated.

Affected areas include Kampung Dedamar, Dusun Pulo Sange, and Dusun Jamur Rampung. In addition, the bridge in Kampung Jamur Konyel was completely destroyed by strong water currents and landslide material.

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Emergency Measures and Public Warning Issued

Authorities continue to secure the area while warning residents of the ongoing risk of further landslides. The public is urged to exercise extreme caution when passing near the affected zones.

"There are still loose soil and rocks on the road, posing a serious threat to public safety," AKP Feri added.

To accelerate recovery efforts, the Bintang Police are coordinating closely with the Aceh Tengah Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), which has deployed an excavator to clear debris from the roadway.

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Local village leaders, including the chiefs of Kampung Dedamar and Kampung Jamur Konyel, are also involved in coordinated recovery efforts to restore access as quickly as possible.

Cleanup operations are still underway, with authorities hoping to reopen the Bintang–Serule route soon to restore normal mobility for residents. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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