Heavy flooding in eight subdistricts of West Aceh has forced the evacuation of thousands of people, an official said.

"Volunteers are still evacuating the flood victims. The flooding was triggered by heavy rain, which started last week, causing rivers in West Aceh to overflow," said Ahmad Dadek from the local Disaster Management Office (BPBD).

Floodwater had inundated 92 villages and affected more than 20,000 people, but so far there had been no reports of injuries or deaths.

"Evacuees are staying in mosques, school buildings and emergency shelters. We are operating an emergency kitchen and are providing logistics as well as health care for them," Dadek said.

On March 10, a at least 13 people were killed in a major flash floods in the Tangse region of Pidie district in Aceh.