Persistent rain has affected Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek: Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) since Sunday morning and continued through Monday morning, January 11–12, 2026. Rainfall resumed on Monday morning and lasted until just before midday.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded very heavy rainfall in several parts of Greater Jakarta during this period. Flooding was reported in multiple areas after heavy rain returned on Monday morning and afternoon.
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported flooding in 28 neighbourhood units (RT) and 44 roads across the capital. Flood depths ranged from 10 to 95 centimetres.
Flooded Neighbourhoods Across West and South Jakarta
In West Jakarta, flooding affected six RTs. These were located in Kedaung Kali Angke Village, where three RTs recorded water levels of up to 70 centimetres, and in Rawa Buaya Village, where three RTs were inundated to a depth of 50 centimetres. The situation in these areas remains under response.
In South Jakarta, flooding affected 19 RTs. These included one RT in West Cilandak Village with water reaching 40 centimetres, three RTs in North Cipete Village with 70 centimetres, and two RTs in Pondok Labu Village with water levels of up to 80 centimetres. Nine RTs in Pela Mampang Village were flooded to a depth of 50 centimetres due to heavy rainfall and the overflow of the Krukut River.
Flooding was also recorded in Duren Tiga Village, where one RT was inundated to 40 centimetres, and in East Cilandak Village, where three RTs experienced water levels reaching 95 centimetres following heavy rain and river overflow.
Airport Toll Roads and Access Routes Temporarily Closed
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Flooding submerged several access roads to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Monday morning, January 12, 2026. Inundated sections included parts of the airport toll road, the North Perimeter, and the Soewarna route leading to the airport’s cargo area.
The water level made these routes impassable for both two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles. Traffic flow at the airport’s main access points was disrupted.
Head of the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police Traffic Unit, AKP Sularno, said traffic control had been implemented since 8:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). The measures were taken to manage congestion and maintain road safety for airport users.
Police Escort Motorcyclists on Toll Roads
Flooding on the main roads in Bekasi led hundreds of motorcyclists to use the toll road on Monday, January 12. Riders travelled from the Tarumajaya Toll Gate in Bekasi to the Semper Toll Gate in North Jakarta.
“Hundreds of motorcyclists were escorted by the Cikampek Highway Patrol (PJR) from the Tarumajaya Toll Gate in Bekasi to the Semper Toll Gate in North Jakarta due to the flooding of the Bekasi main road,” said AKP Sandy Titah Nugroho, Head of the Cikampek Toll Patrol at the National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri), as quoted by CNN Indonesia.
Sandy said the decision was taken to reduce congestion caused by vehicles stranded in floodwaters. Police escorts were provided to maintain road safety.
Floodwaters Recede as Rainfall Risk Continues
The Jakarta BPBD said flood conditions had begun to ease in most areas. As of Tuesday morning, January 13, flooding remained in 28 RTs and six roads across the capital.
“The current water level is between 10 and 60 centimetres,” said Mohamad Yohan, Head of the Disaster Data and Information Centre at Jakarta BPBD, as quoted by Antara.
Six roads remained inundated, including Jalan Swasembada Raya in North Jakarta, Jalan Kampung Bahari in Tanjung Priok, Jalan Gunung Sahari near the naval base in Pademangan Barat, Jalan RE Martadinata near Ancol Station, Jalan Syech Nawawi Al Bantani in Semper Barat, and Jalan Muara Baru in Penjaringan.
BMKG stated that moderate rainfall is expected in Jakarta and surrounding areas from January 13 to 19. Director of Public Meteorology Andri Ramdhani said the region did not receive an early warning for heavy or very heavy rain but remains under alert for strong winds.
BMKG issued heavy to very heavy rain warnings for several other regions, including parts of Java, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua, during the same period.
