Flooding in [Region] – 9 Roads & 1 Section Closed

Jakarta Flooding Displaces Hundreds, Disrupts Daily Life

A surge of floodwaters inundated parts of West and North Jakarta on Sunday, January 2, 2026, impacting numerous communities and prompting a swift response from local disaster management agencies. The flooding, reaching depths of 10-20 centimeters, has displaced residents and disrupted transportation routes across the Indonesian capital.

Flood Impact and Affected Areas

The DKI jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that the hardest-hit sub-districts include tegal Alur, Marunda, and Kapuk Muara. As of 6:00 WIB (Western Indonesian time), authorities confirmed that 9 RTs (Resident Units) and one road section are currently underwater.

A senior official stated, “BPBD noted that currently 9 RTs and 1 road section are flooded.”

The primary cause of the inundation stems from overflowing rivers. The Angke River and Nagrak River exceeded their banks, contributing significantly to the flooding in North Jakarta. In the Tegal Alur area of West Jakarta, the Semongol River overflowed, exacerbating the situation.

Here’s a breakdown of the flooding as of 6:00 WIB:

• West Jakarta – Tegal Alur: 2 RTs affected, water height reaching 20 cm, caused by high rainfall and the overflow of the Semongol River.
• North Jakarta – Marunda: 6 RTs affected, water height reaching 10 cm, caused by high rainfall and overflow from the Angke and Nagrak Rivers.
• north Jakarta – Kapuk Muara: 1 RT affected, water height reaching 10 cm, caused by high rainfall and overflow from the Angke and Nagrak Rivers.

Did you know? – Jakarta is notably vulnerable to flooding due to its low-lying geography, heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, and land subsidence.

Evacuation and Relief Efforts

The flooding has forced hundreds of Jakarta residents to seek refuge in temporary shelters. Currently, evacuees are being housed at:

• Nurul Jannah Mosque (Marunda): 50 families, totaling 125 people.
• robiatul Adawiyah Elementary School (Marunda): 62 families, totaling 225 people.

Transportation has also been impacted, with jl. Kamal Raya in Tegal alur, West Jakarta, experiencing flooding of 15 cm, attributed to high rainfall and the overflow of the Semongol River.

The BPBD DKI Jakarta is actively deploying personnel to monitor the flood situation across all affected areas. Coordination is underway with the SDA Service (water Resources Service),Bina Marga Service (Roads Service),and Gulkarmat Service (Fire and Rescue Service) to implement flood suction measures and ensure the functionality of drainage systems.

Pro tip – When encountering floodwaters, avoid wading or driving through them. Moving water can be deceptively strong and pose a safety risk.

The swift response from these agencies underscores the city’s commitment to mitig

Why: Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow their banks.
Who: Hundreds of jakarta residents were displaced, and the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and other city services responded.
What: Parts of West and North Jakarta were inundated with floodwaters, reaching depths of 10-20 centimeters.
How did it end?: As of the report’s timeframe, the flooding was ongoing, with agencies actively working on flood suction and monitoring the situation. The report does not state a definitive end to the flooding, only ongoing mitigation efforts.