<![CDATA[Background: Flooding can damage sanitation infrastructure, contaminate water sources, and create stagnant water, thereby increasing the risk of environmentally related communicable diseases. This study aims to determine the association between flood conditions and the occurrence of environmentally related communicable diseases among residents of Blang Seuneubok Village, Peureulak, East Aceh. This quantitative study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 257 individuals from 71 households, with a sample of 72 respondents determined using the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error. The data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through univariate and bivariate analyses using the Chi-square test at a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed that 51.4% of respondents experienced non-severe flooding, while 48.6% experienced severe flooding. A total of 41.7% of respondents experienced environmentally related communicable diseases following the flood. The Chi-square test showed no significant association between flood conditions and the occurrence of environmentally related communicable diseases (p = 0.661). Based on the findings, this study concludes that flood conditions are not significantly associated with the occurrence of environmentally related communicable diseases among residents of Blang Seuneubok Village. Other factors, including environmental sanitation, clean and healthy living behaviors, and access to healthcare services, may also contribute to the occurrence of these diseases and should therefore be considered in preventive efforts.]]>
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