Jakarta Flooding Update: 38 Streets Underwater, Water Levels Hit 65 cm

On Thursday, 29th February 2024, Jakarta experienced flooding, impacting a total of 38 street sections. The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency reported flooding in numerous neighbourhoods, with water levels ranging from 30-45 cm to 65-120 cm.

The Chief Executive of the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency stated that their team has deployed personnel to monitor flooding conditions in various areas. Additionally, they have coordinated with the SDA Service, Bina Marga Service, and Gulkarmat Service to pump out water and ensure the proper functioning of drainage systems.

In Rawa Terate, Cakung, East Jakarta, two neighbourhoods saw flooding with water levels reaching 65-120 cm. Additionally, seven neighbourhoods in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, experienced flooding with heights of 30-45 cm. The extensive flooding across Jakarta was primarily attributed to heavy rainfall throughout the latter part of February 2024. Below is a list of the streets affected by the Jakarta floods:

 

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1. Manyar Street, Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall and Overflow of the Semongol River)
2. Prepedan Street, Kamal, West Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
3. Kamal Raya Street, Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
4. Cempaka Putih Raya Street (Shukaku Restaurant), West Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
5. Letjen Suprapto Street, Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
6. Central Cempaka Putih Street, East Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, Height: 35 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
7. In Front of Ruko ITC Cempaka Mas Letjen Suprapto, Sumur Batu, Central Jakarta, Height: 10 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
8. Cipinang Street (Near Persahabatan Hospital), Cipinang, East Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
9. Krama Yudha Street, Rawa Terate, East Jakarta, Height: 50 cm ( Heavy Rainfall)
10. East Cempaka Putih Street, 11, Kayu Putih, East Jakarta, Height: 70 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
11. Boulevard Barat Raya Street, West Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Height: 10 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
12. Kelapa Hibrida Street, Pegangsaan Dua, North Jakarta, Height: 25 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
13. Beulevard Raya Street (In Front of Mall Kelapa Gading), East Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Height: 10 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
14. Biru Laut Street, East Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
15. Laksamana RE Martadinata Street, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, Height: 10 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
16. North Gading Putih Raya Street, East Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Height: 40 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
17. Raya Gading Kirana Steet (In Front of Mitra Keluarga Kelapa Gading Hospital), West Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
18. Mindi Street, Lagoa, North Jakarta, Height: 10 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
19. Mangga Street, Tugu Utara, North Jakarta, Height: 40 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
20. Gaya Motor II Street, Sungai Bambu, North Jakarta, Height: 25 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
21. Kramat Jaya Street (Near Islamic Center), Tugu Utara, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
22. Boulevard Raya Street, Pegangsaan Dua, North Jakarta, Height: 25 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
23. Cakung Cilincing Raya Street, Sukapura, North Jakarta, Height: 30 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
24. Sukapura Market, Sukapura, North Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
25. Cilincing Raya Street (In Front of NPCT 1), Kali Baru, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
26. Tanah Merdeka Street, Kali Baru, North Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
27. West Kalibaru 1 Street, Kali Baru, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
28. West Kalibaru 4 Street, Kali Baru, North Jakarta, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
29. Agung Karya Street (Near PT Dunex), Sungai Bambu, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
30. Junction Kelapa Hybrida, Sukapura, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
31. ST Park Street, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
32. Pelepah Elok Street, West Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
33. Front of Rusunawa RT.019 RW. 04, West Semper, Height: 15 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
34. Gereja Tugu Street (Near PLN), West Semper, Height: 25 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
35. Cacing Street, In Front of PT Justus,  West Semper, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
36. Gg. 8 Blok R Rw. 07, West Semper, Height: 10 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
37. Belibis Street, West Semper, Height: 45 cm (Heavy Rainfall)
38. Syech Nawawi Al Bantani Street, In Front of Halte Kebon Baru Station, West Semper, Height: 20 cm (Heavy Rainfall)

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that all provinces in Indonesia may experience rainfall throughout March 2024. Several provinces, including Jakarta, Yogyakarta, West Java, Sumatra West, South Sumatra, Bengkulu, and East Java, are on flood alert for the entire month.

 

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BMKG also cautioned that Jakarta could face extreme rainfall from March 1 to March 8, 2024. Residents are advised to prepare by carrying umbrellas when going out, staying updated on flood-prone areas, and securing belongings in case their homes are affected by flooding.

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