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Widespread Flooding Impacts Nearly 52,000 Families in Bekasi Regency, west Java
A importent flooding event has impacted Bekasi Regency, West Java, affecting tens of thousands of families and inundating 49 villages across 16 sub-districts as of Thursday, January 29, 2026. The scale of the disaster is prompting a large-scale response from local authorities,with ongoing evacuation efforts and data collection underway.
According to a statement from the Head of the emergency and Logistics division (Darlog) of the Bekasi Regency BPBD, Dodi Supriadi, the flooding has displaced 6,805 families, who are currently sheltered in 24 refugee camps. A total of 51,289 families have been affected by the widespread inundation.
Extent of the Damage
The Bekasi Regency BPBD, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is actively monitoring conditions in the field and continuing to evacuate residents from affected areas. The data collected up to 4:00 PM local time (WIB) reveals a varied range of flood depths across the impacted villages. Here’s a breakdown by district:
- Taruma jaya District: Samudra Jaya Village (10-30 cm), Suka Makmur Village (20-40 cm), Taruma Jaya Village (20-50 cm).
- Cibitung District: Ciledug Village (30-60 cm),karang Asih Village (20-50 cm),sukamaju Village (30-50 cm).
- Cikarang Barat District: Cibatu Village (20-40 cm), cikarang Barat Village (20-30 cm), Pasir Sari Village (10-20 cm).
- Jati Rahayu District: Jatirasa Village (30-50 cm), Rahayu Village (20-40 cm).
- Babelan District: Babelan Village (30-60 cm), Harapan Jaya Village (20-40 cm), Gandasari Village (20-30 cm).
- North Bekasi District: Bekasi Jaya Village (20-40 cm), Harapan Mulya Village (10-30 cm), Sumber Arta Village (10-20 cm).
- West Cikarang District: Dawuan Village (30-50 cm), Hegemadu Village (20-40 cm), Karawangsari village (10-30 cm).
- South Tambun District: Sukamekar Village (40-90 cm).
- Muara Gembong District: Pantal Harapan jaya Village (20-80 cm), Jayasakti Village (20-65 cm), Pantai Mekar Village (10-40 cm), pantal bahagia Village (10-20 cm).
- Branchbungin District: Lenggahsari Village (20-30 cm), Jayalaksana Village (50-70 cm), Sindanglaya Village (30-50 cm), Jaya Bakti Village (30-60 cm), Sindangsari Village (30-50 cm), Setialaksana Village (40-60 cm).
- Tembelang District: Sukabakti Village (30-60 cm).
- Sukakarya District: Sukajadi Village (10-50 cm), Sukalaksana Village (5-10 cm), Sukakarya Village (10-20 cm), Sukakarsa village (5-15 cm).
- Pebayuran District: Karang Harja Village (40-50 cm), Karang Segar Village (30-50 cm).
- Sukatani District: Sukadarma Village (20-50 cm).
- Karang Bahagia District: Karang Sentosa Village (50-100 cm), Sukaraya Village (40 cm).
- Kedung Waringin District: Bojongsari Village (40-50 cm).
- East Cikarang District: Labansari Village (20-50 cm).
- North Cikarang District: Karang Baru Village (40-50 cm), Cikarang City Village (20-40 cm).
The varying flood depths highlight the localized nature of the disaster, likely influenced by factors such as proximity to rivers and drainage capacity.
Ongoing Response and Future Concerns
Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to those affected.
