20 Landslide Incidents Occurred in Depok Throughout February 2026

The intensity of landslide disasters caused by extreme weather and high rainfall in Depok City, West Java, increased in February 2026. The Depok Public Works and Spatial Planning Department (Dinas PUPR) recorded 20 disaster incidents, dominated by landslides, in early February 2026, requiring rapid handling.

The Head of the Water Resources Division of the Depok PUPR Department, Rizwan Nurahim, said that heavy equipment was being deployed to clear soil and rock debris that had blocked roads and rivers due to landslides, including in Sukmajaya District.

The PUPR Department is also preparing technical designs for handling the landslides, including the reconstruction of retaining walls in the affected areas, he said on Thursday (February 26, 2026).

Rizwan said that several landslide locations in Depok City, including Sukmajaya District, were still experiencing soil movement that threatened infrastructure, so the PUPR Department team moved quickly to repair it so as not to disrupt the community’s economic distribution.

The soil movement occurs when the driving force on the slope exceeds the resisting force, triggered by high rainfall (water saturation) and steep slopes.

These factors weaken the stability of rocks and soil. We continue to monitor vulnerable areas and urge residents to be vigilant against further landslides, especially in areas with high rainfall,” he said.

The Depok PUPR Department, said Rizwan, is preparing a budget of around IDR 70 billion for 453 damaged drainage projects. This step is taken to prevent flooding, overcome waterlogging, and maintain the resilience of road bodies from water damage.

“Drainage touches the basic needs of the community. Therefore, its repair is a priority to improve connectivity, comfort, and the quality of the community’s living environment,” Rizwan concluded. (H-3)