Jakarta Floods Persist: 115 Neighborhood Units Still Inundated as Rivers Overflow

Jakarta is once again grappling with severe flooding, a persistent challenge that continues to disrupt the lives of its residents. As of Tuesday morning, 115 neighborhood units (RTs) across West, East, and South Jakarta remain submerged, with water levels varying dramatically from a few centimeters to an alarming 2.4 meters. This widespread inundation is a direct consequence of heavy rainfall on Monday, which caused several key rivers, including the Krukut, Grogol, Angke, Pesanggrahan, Keuangan, Mampang, and Ciliwung, to breach their banks.

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The heavy rainfall caused the Krukut, Grogol Mampang, Angke, Pesanggrahan, Keuangan, Mampang, and Ciliwung rivers to overflow, inundating residential areas.

The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has been working tirelessly, deploying personnel to monitor the affected areas. They are coordinating closely with the Water Resources Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the Fire and Rescue Agency to expedite the draining of floodwaters and ensure the proper functioning of water channels. The agency has also issued a crucial reminder to the public to remain vigilant and to call the emergency number 112 in case of any urgent situations.

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The water level ranges from 15 cm to 240 cm (2.4 meters).

While the BPBD provides daily updates on the affected areas, detailing the number of RTs impacted in each region, the recurring nature of these floods highlights ongoing issues with urban planning and infrastructure in the face of increasingly extreme weather patterns. The situation underscores the vulnerability of densely populated urban centers to climate change impacts and the continuous need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.

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The Jakarta BPBD urges the public to remain cautious and alert to potential flooding. In an emergency, immediately call 112. This service is free and operates 24 hours a day.