Car Swept Away as Flooding Impacts Villages Near Bogor, Indonesia
A powerful surge of floodwater, carrying rock and mud, swept away a car in Bogor Regency, Indonesia, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as heavy rainfall inundated two villages – Bojongkoneng and Cijayanti – in the Babakan Madang District.
The dramatic event, captured on amateur video, shows a vehicle being carried away by the swift current, appearing to “drift like a speedboat,” according to one witness. While no casualties have been reported, the flooding has impacted dozens of homes in the area.
Intense Rainfall Triggers Flash Floods
The flooding was triggered by sustained, high-intensity rainfall that overwhelmed drainage systems and caused rivers to overflow their banks. A senior official from the Bogor Regency BPBD (Regional Disaster Management Agency) explained that the area experienced prolonged heavy rain, resulting in a surge of water mixed with mud and stone material. This runoff quickly inundated streets and residential areas.
Vehicle Swept Away While Parked
According to Andi Sumardi, Head of Logistics Section for the Bogor Regency BPBD, the vehicle was parked in a residential area when it was caught in the floodwaters. “That location is in a residential area, there is a small river in the middle of the housing complex, passing by a housing complex where there is a construction project, and then there are cars parked at the location, so they are carried away by the current,” he stated. The vehicle, an SUV, sustained damage to its rear window during the incident, and its hazard lights were activated as it was swept downstream. Fortunately, the car has since been evacuated.
Dozens of Homes Affected in Cijayanti Village
The impact of the flooding extended beyond the vehicle incident. In Cijayanti Village, dozens of homes were affected, with varying degrees of damage. M Adam Hamdani, Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of the Bogor Regency BPBD, detailed the extent of the impact:
- 21 housing units in RT 01 RW 01 were affected, but no structural damage was reported.
- 4 houses in RT 02 RW 01 were flooded, with no structural damage.
- 1 house in RT 03 RW 01 sustained minor damage to a kitchen wall, while 9 other units were flooded.
- 3 houses in RT 04 RW 01 suffered moderate damage due to a collapsed side wall, and 11 units were flooded.
Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to affected residents. The incident underscores the vulnerability of communities to flash floods in regions prone to heavy rainfall and rapid runoff.
The events in Bogor serve as a stark reminder of the increasing risks associated with extreme weather events and the importance of robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.
