5-Metre Flooding in Periuk Housing Complex, Tangerang Following Sabi Canal Embankment Collapse

Severe flooding up to 5.5 metres in height occurred in Periuk District, Tangerang City. The Banten Provincial Government reported that a collapsed embankment in the Sabi Canal (Kali Sabi) drainage system caused the high water overflow.

“I just spoke with (the Tangerang City Public Works Department) – it’s true, the water level is high. There’s an embankment in the Sabi Canal drainage channel that has collapsed,” said Arlan Marzan, Head of the Public Works and Spatial Planning (PUPR) Department of Banten Province, on Monday (9 March 2026).

According to Arlan, authorities are currently handling the issue. Sand bags are being used to seal the collapsed embankment.

“The Tangerang City Government is currently working on a temporary solution using sand bags,” Arlan said.

Additionally, Arlan highlighted narrowing sections in the Sabi Canal, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Ciliwung Cisadane Large River Basin Authority (BBWSCC). To reduce flooding, the BBWSCC has deployed water pumps.

“BBWSCC has sent pumps. There are indeed many narrow sections and sediment accumulation throughout the Sabi Canal,” he said.

Previously, the Tangerang City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported on the flooding situation in Periuk District, Tangerang City. The most severe flooding occurred in the Periuk Damai Housing Complex, reaching 5.5 metres.

According to Mahdiar, the BPBD Tangerang City Head, based on BPBD data as of Monday (9 March 2026) at 12:00 WIB, there are 22 flood points and waterlogged areas in the Periuk region. The flooding occurred in three villages: Periuk, Gembor, and Gebang Raya.

Flood levels at Periuk Damai Housing Complex (RW 008) reached 5.5 metres. Villa Mutiara Pluit (RW 011) reached 3 metres in height, whilst Perumahan Total Persada Raya (RW 008) reached 3 metres.

Other areas such as Perumahan Purati and parts of Villa Tangerang Indah remain waterlogged with water levels between 20 and 55 centimetres,” he said.

Meanwhile, more than 13,000 people have been affected by the flooding. They include vulnerable groups, infants, children, and adults.

To date, 6,842 people have been evacuated to various emergency shelters spread across community centres, mosques, health clinics, and sports facilities.