Floods Hit Jabodetabek, Human Initiative Team Helps Evacuate Residents
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Jakarta, 4 March 2025 - The high intensity rain that has flushed the Jabodetabek area since Sunday (2/3) night has caused flooding in several areas, including South Jakarta, East Jakarta and Bogor Regency. The overflowing of the Ciliwung River and Pesanggrahan River exacerbated the conditions in these areas, while the overflowing Cimanceri River caused flooding in several sub-districts in Bogor. In Jakarta, six sub-districts were affected by flooding, namely Jagakarsa, Pancoran, Pasar Minggu, Pesanggrahan, Jatinegara, and Kramat Jati. A total of 323 households or 1,027 people were affected by the floods, with 10 households (30 people) forced to evacuate. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of DKI Jakarta Province has gone to the field to conduct rapid assessments and reviews. Meanwhile, in Bogor Regency, floods hit Rumpin, Bojong Gede, and Cisarua. In Sukasari Village, Rumpin Subdistrict, one house and one boarding school were submerged. In Rawapanjang Village, Bojong Gede Sub-district, 137 houses were affected with 547 people affected. In Tugu Selatan Village, Cisarua Sub-district, 119 houses were submerged with a total of 423 people affected. Until now, one resident has been reported missing after being swept away by the flood.
In Bekasi, floods submerged several sub-districts, causing thousands of residents to be affected. The Bekasi City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) noted that floods hit 20 points in 7 sub-districts with water levels varying up to 3 metres. River overflow and high rainfall exacerbated the condition, with reports of houses submerged up to 1 metre high. Affected residents at several points have been evacuated to safer places, while relief efforts continue to be made to meet their basic needs.
Rapid Response of the Human Initiative Team In response to this disaster, the Human Initiative has coordinated with the DKI Jakarta Provincial BPBD and the Bogor Regency BPBD to help evacuate affected residents. The rescue team has been deployed with one unit of boat for evacuation, while the Response Car is deployed to set up a Water Kitchen to provide ready-to-eat food for survivors. In addition, the Human Initiative also conducted an initial impact assessment to determine the next steps of assistance. At present, the urgent needs that are urgently needed by affected residents include: - Ready-to-eat food - Blankets and sleeping mats - Personal and home hygiene equipment - Mattresses and tarpaulins for temporary shelter Let's Help Flood Affected Residents Together Initiator Friends, we can help by donating to provide urgent needs for survivors. Every donation means a lot to those who are struggling to cope with the impact of this disaster. Donations can be channeled through the Human Initiative to help provide food, temporary shelter, and other basic needs for flood survivors in Jabodetabek. For more information and how to donate, visit solusipeduli.org/indonesiapedulibencana or contact our support services. Together, we can ease the burden on our flood-affected brothers and sisters. Visit here
