Over One Hundred Neighbourhoods in Jakarta Still Flooded; Pramono Blames Rainfall in Tangerang
A total of 127 neighbourhood units (RT) across Jakarta remained flooded as of 6.00 pm Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on Friday, 20 February 2026. In several areas, water levels were reported to exceed one metre, with the worst conditions recorded in East Jakarta where flooding reached 1.5 metres.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the flooding was caused by heavy rainfall in upstream areas, particularly in Tangerang and South Tangerang, which sent large volumes of water flowing into the capital.
“The rain was in Tangerang. The water then entered Jakarta,” Pramono said.
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD DKI Jakarta) recorded that 127 RT and six road sections were still submerged as of Friday evening.
The worst-hit areas were in East Jakarta, where 45 RT were affected. Kampung Melayu in Jatinegara saw 16 RT flooded with water levels between 110 and 150 centimetres. Bidara Cina recorded 19 RT with water depths of 80 to 125 centimetres, whilst Cawang had seven RT flooded at 40 to 80 centimetres, Cililitan two RT at 80 centimetres, and Balekambang one RT at 80 centimetres.
In South Jakarta, 48 RT were inundated. Pondok Pinang recorded six RT with water reaching 90 centimetres, whilst Cipulir had one RT at 70 centimetres due to the overflowing Ciliwung River. Cilandak Barat and Pondok Labu each had one RT flooded at 30 centimetres, and Tanjung Barat one RT at 40 centimetres.
West Jakarta had 33 RT affected. Kedaung Kali Angke saw 11 RT flooded at 30 to 80 centimetres, Rawa Buaya 11 RT at 30 to 70 centimetres, Kedoya Selatan five RT at 80 centimetres, Kembangan Selatan three RT at 40 centimetres, Kembangan Utara two RT at 40 centimetres, and Kebon Jeruk one RT at 40 centimetres.
In North Jakarta, one RT in Rorotan was flooded to 50 centimetres due to the overflowing Cakung Drain canal.
The six flooded road sections included Jalan Pondok Karya in Pela Mampang, South Jakarta (60 centimetres); Jalan Puri Kembangan in Kedoya Selatan, West Jakarta (60 centimetres); Jalan Basoka Raya in Joglo, West Jakarta (40 centimetres); Jalan Strategi Raya in Joglo, West Jakarta (30 centimetres); Jalan Kali Sekretaris Pospol RW 05 in Duri Kepa, West Jakarta (30 centimetres); and Jalan Daan Mogot near the glass factory in Rawa Buaya, West Jakarta (20 centimetres).
In Rawa Terate, Cakung, East Jakarta, the authorities deployed two floating pumps with a capacity of 250 litres per second and one mobile pump unit capable of handling 1,000 litres per second.
Pramono said he was confident the flooding would subside quickly, claiming inundation at key points typically recedes in under two hours. “We have prepared pumps, and hopefully it will not last long. Fortunately, the sea is not experiencing tidal flooding, so the water can recede quickly,” the governor said.
By Saturday, 21 February 2026, the situation had improved significantly, with BPBD records showing only 18 RT and one road section still flooded.