Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Heavy rainfall since Tuesday (January 27) has triggered widespread flooding across parts of Jakarta on Wednesday, January 29, submerging dozens of neighborhoods (RT) and forcing nearly 3,000 residents to evacuate, according to the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD).
BPBD reported that as of 6:00 AM local time, floodwaters had inundated 52 neighborhoods and 22 major roads. “The latest update at 6:00 AM indicates flooding in 52 RTs and 22 roadways,” said M. Yohan, Head of BPBD Jakarta’s Data and Information Center, in an official statement on Wednesday.
The most severely affected areas were in West and East Jakarta, with water levels ranging from 30 to 100 centimeters. As a result, displaced residents sought refuge in temporary shelters.
“Evacuees have been relocated to various safe locations,” Yohan stated as reported by Antara. Yohan added that nearly 2,000 people have been relocated to safer locations while waiting for floodwaters to recede.
Floodwaters Begin to Recede
By Wednesday afternoon, floodwaters had started to recede in several areas. The number of affected neighborhoods (RT) in Jakarta affected by flooding has dropped from 52 to 33. “As of 10:00 AM, BPBD reports that flooding remains in 33 RTs and 20 roadways,” Yohan said in a written update.
The remaining affected neighborhoods include:
- Cengkareng Barat: 2 RTs
- Duri Kosambi: 4 RTs
- Kedaung Kali Angke: 11 RTs
- Rawa Buaya: 4 RTs
- Jelambar Baru: 2 RTs
- Pegadungan: 1 RT
- Tegal Alur: 5 RTs
- Duri Kepa: 2 RTs
- Joglo: 1 RT
Meanwhile there’s also several roads still affected by flooding. According to CNBC Indonesia, major roads that remained flooded included:
- Jl. Pluit Dalam, Penjaringan – 25 cm water level
- Jl. Keramat Raya, Tugu Utara – 15 cm
- Jl. Boulevard Utara, Kelapa Gading Timur – 10 cm
- Jl. Pegangsaan Dua (Green Hill), Pegangsaan Dua – 20 cm
- Jl. Kelapa Hybrida Raya, Pegangsaan Dua – 40 cm
- Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya, Kelapa Gading Barat – 20 cm
- Jl. Kalibaru Barat 1, Kali Baru – 20 cm
- Jl. Mangga Ujung, Tugu Utara – 15 cm
- Jl. Komplek Uka, Tugu Utara – 15 cm
- Jl. Bhayangkara, Tugu Utara – 10 cm
- Jl. Raya Sulawesi, Tanjung Priok – 10 cm
- Jl. Boulevard Raya, Kelapa Gading Timur – 25 cm
- Jl. Muara Baru (near Pluit Selatan View), Penjaringan – 20 cm
- Pelabuhan Nizam Zachman, Penjaringan – 20 cm
- Jl. Kelapa Nias Raya, Kelapa Gading Barat – 50 cm
- Jl. Kamal Raya, Cengkareng Barat – 25 cm
- Jl. Perumahan Green Garden, Kedoya Utara – 20 cm
- Jl. Jelambar Baru Raya, Jelambar Baru – 60 cm
- Jl. Pangeran Tubagus Angke Raya, Jelambar Baru – 30 cm
Temporary Power Outages
The Jakarta branch of Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, PLN decided to shutdowns electricity on Wednesday at several affected areas. PLN reported that approximately 1,873 customers experienced temporary power outages due to flooding.
Affected areas included Jalan Bumi Citra Idaman, Boulevard Raya Ruko Mutiara Taman Palem, Jalan Manyar, and Rusun BCI in West Jakarta, as well as Jalan Karma Yudha and Jalan Pegangsaan Dua in Kelapa Gading.
Lasiran, General Manager of PLN Jakarta Raya, confirmed that the shutdowns were a precautionary measure to prevent electrical hazards during the flood. “Our top priority is customer safety. We will restore power as soon as it is safe to do so,” he states, as reported by Bisnis.
PLN technical teams continue to monitor affected areas and are working with local authorities to expedite power restoration efforts.
Extreme Weather
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) reported that the widespread flooding across multiple areas in the capital was caused by extreme rainfall, overwhelming the city’s drainage system. “The existing drainage channels exceeded their capacity, causing overflow and flooding,” said Yohan, as reported by Teropong Media.
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Yohan explained that BPBD has coordinated with the Water Resources Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the Fire and Rescue Department, deploying 267 personnel to oversee and manage water pumping operations at dozens of flood-affected locations across Jakarta.
He emphasized that field personnel were instructed to inspect drainage systems to ensure they function properly, working alongside local district and sub-district officials. “Our goal is to drain floodwaters as quickly as possible,” he stated.
Additionally, he urged residents to remain cautious and vigilant against potential flooding. “In case of emergency, please contact 112. The service is free and operates 24/7,” he added.
(Raidi/Agung)
