Thousands of residents evacuate due to flooding in Periuk, Tangerang

Residents affected by the flooding rested at evacuation centres at Al Jihad Mosque in Periuk, Tangerang City, Banten, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

The Tangerang City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that as of Tuesday, 10 March at 12:00 WIB, a total of 13,410 people had been affected by the flooding, with 5,786 residents forced to evacuate to various shelters across Periuk District. The floodwaters inundated residential areas, reaching heights of up to four metres.

Residents were transported by boats to evacuation centres, including the Periuk Damai residential compound. In response to the emergency, volunteers prepared assistance for the flood victims, including communal kitchens at emergency response posts in Periuk. These facilities prepared approximately 1,000 packed meals to meet the needs of affected residents during dawn and evening meals during the ongoing crisis.