Flooding in Jakarta Expands, 55 RTs and 3 Road Sections Submerged

Head of the Data and Information Centre (Kapusdatin) of the DKI Jakarta BPBD, Muhammad Yohan, stated that the flooding occurred due to high rainfall and overflows from several rivers. “The flooding is due to high rainfall as well as overflows from the Krukut River and Grogol Mampang River. Currently, it is still being handled by officers in the field,” Yohan said in his statement on Monday (4/5/2026). This flood data was recorded by the DKI BPBD as of 19:00 WIB. Here is the data: In South Jakarta, there are 51 flooded RTs: - Cilandak Timur Subdistrict: 2 RTs - Cilandak Barat Subdistrict: 1 RT - Lebak Bulus Subdistrict: 1 RT - Petogogogan Subdistrict: 37 RTs - Pela Mampang Subdistrict: 9 RTs - Bangka Subdistrict: 1 RT. In West Jakarta, there are 4 flooded RTs: - Sukabumi Selatan Subdistrict: 2 RTs - Sukabumi Utara Subdistrict: 2 RTs. Water levels: 30 to 120 cm. Causes: High rainfall, Overflow of Krukut River, Overflow of Grogol Mampang River. Condition: Under Handling. The flooded roads consist of: 1. Swadarma Street, Ulujami Subdistrict, South Jakarta. 2. Ciledug Raya Street (Seskoal), Cipulir Subdistrict, South Jakarta. 3. Kartika Street (under Jorr Toll), Meruya Utara Subdistrict, West Jakarta. Yohan assured that BPBD, along with related agencies, has deployed personnel to handle the flooding. The efforts include water pumping and ensuring that water channels function optimally. “DKI BPBD deploys personnel to monitor the flooding conditions and coordinate with the Water Resources Agency, Road Infrastructure Agency, and Gulkarmat for pumping operations. We also ensure that the basic needs of affected residents are fulfilled,” he said. BPBD targets the flooding to recede quickly. The public is urged to remain alert to the potential for further flooding or subsequent floods. “In emergency situations, the public can contact the 112 service, which operates 24 hours for free,” he added.