Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Jakarta was inundated by severe flooding on Monday (March 3, 2025) following the overflow of the Ciliwung River. Reports indicate that floodwaters reached depths ranging from 40 centimeters to over 3 meters in several areas of the capital.
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) confirmed the extent of the flooding. As of 7:00 AM local time, BPBD reported that 38 neighborhood units (RT) in South Jakarta and East Jakarta were affected.
BPBD report that water levels range from 40 centimeters to over 3 meters, forcing dozens of residents especially in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, to evacuate due to the flooding.
Affected Areas
In total there are 38 RT affected by the flooding, including 18 RT’s from South Jakarta and 20 RT from East Jakarta. Accroding to CNN indoneisa, here’s the list of the affected area:
Affected Areas in South Jakarta:
Tanjung Barat
- 4 RT affected
- Water levels: 40-180 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Pengadegan
- 1 RT affected
- Water level: 130 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Rawajati
- 7 RT affected
- Water levels: 100-220 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Pejaten Timur
- 6 RT affected
- Water levels: 350-370 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Affected Areas in East Jakarta:
Bidara Cina
- 3 RT affected
- Water levels: 160-170 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Kampung Melayu
- 4 RT affected
- Water level: 150 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Balekambang
- 3 RT affected
- Water levels: 170-230 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Cawang
- 5 RT affected
- Water level: 220 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Cililitan
- 2 RT affected
- Water levels: 100-200 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Gedong
- 3 RT affected
- Water levels: 80-200 cm
- Cause: Overflow of the Ciliwung River
Causes of the Flooding
Heavy rainfall across Jakarta and surrounding areas on Sunday triggered the flooding. Additionally, floodwaters from upstream areas in Bogor contributed to the rising water levels in Jakarta.
Bogor Mayor Dedie A. Rachim urged Jakarta residents living along the banks of the Ciliwung River to remain vigilant, as water levels at the Katulampa Dam in Bogor reached 220 centimeters (Alert Level 1) on Sunday night (March 2).
On Sunday night, authorities declared Katulampa Dam at Alert Level 1 after heavy rainfall in the Puncak area of Bogor Regency, West Java. The intense downpour on Sunday evening caused a surge in the Ciliwung River’s water level at Katulampa Dam in Bogor City.
“I advise residents along the Ciliwung River, especially in Jakarta, to be alert. The floodwaters from upstream areas are expected to reach Jakarta by 6:30 AM local time,” Dedie said in a statement on Sunday, March 2, as reported by Antara.
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At 9:33 PM local time, the water level at Katulampa Dam peaked at 220 centimeters, with a discharge rate of 514,659 liters per second, making it into Alert level 1. However, a few minutes later, the water level receded to 160 centimeters (Alert Level 2) by 10:15 PM, with a discharge rate of 307,467 liters per second.
“We are closely monitoring the water flow at Katulampa Dam. Hopefully, rainfall in upstream areas will decrease, reducing the risk of further flooding in both Bogor and Jakarta,” Dedie added.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents in flood-prone areas to remain cautious as Jakarta braces for potential further rainfall in the coming days.
(Raidi/Agung)
