Hundreds of Cipondoh Tangerang Residents' Homes Still Inundated by One-Metre Floods

Hundreds of homes in Petir Subdistrict, Cipondoh District, Tangerang City, Banten Province, remain inundated with floodwaters reaching approximately one metre in depth as of Monday 9 March. Although water levels are gradually receding, residents remain concerned about the possibility of secondary flooding as preparations continue for Eid al-Fitr.

According to observations, floodwaters are beginning to subside, though water levels remain relatively high at several locations. A number of volunteers have been seen ferrying residents using rubber boats to facilitate their daily activities. Some residents have evacuated to safer locations, including a livestock slaughtering facility and a nearby mosque that has not been affected by the flooding.

Resident Suprapto explained that the flooding began on Sunday morning due to heavy rainfall and the overflow of the Angke River. He noted that water levels, which previously reached two metres, have now receded to approximately one metre. “The flooding started on Sunday morning following heavy rain, and then the river water rose due to overflow from the Angke River. This happens frequently, sometimes two or three times a month,” he said. “Current water levels are averaging around one metre, whereas yesterday they reached two metres. Residents’ activities have been severely disrupted, with many evacuating. Those living in two-storey homes have remained on the upper floors,” Suprapto explained.

Petir Subdistrict Head Budi Wasono confirmed that the floods have affected hundreds of homes across four community groups (rukun warga) with water depths varying between 20 centimetres and over one metre. Approximately 50 residents have been evacuated to prayer halls and livestock slaughtering facilities. “The affected areas in our jurisdiction include RW 06 with 300 households, RW 07 with 200 households, RW 05, and RW 03 with 350 households. Some residents have been evacuated to prayer halls and livestock facilities, and thankfully today water levels are gradually receding,” Budi stated.

Given the recurring nature of these flooding events, residents are appealing to both central and regional government authorities to provide concrete solutions, such as raising embankments and dredging the Angke River to prevent future recurrences of flooding.