During December 2006 unusually heavy rains fell for several days across several areas in Sumatra. Many of these areas were seriously flooded and in some cases the heavy rains and flooding triggered substantial landslides. During this deluge approximately 54,000 people were displaced and relocated into collective centres with 15 casualties were reported.
In the worst affected areas the water level reached up to 4 meters above normal levels. Four rivers flow across this district, which increased the area’s vulnerability to flooding. Widespread deforestation in the surrounding areas also compounded the problem.
“Rivers of Mud” flowed from the mountains down stream where a hill had collapsed. The mud brought huge amounts of sediment as well as uprooted trees, which caused extreme damage. Click here to learn more

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