Jakarta
Flood hits 35 neighborhoods in South Jakarta due to heavy rain
Flooding has struck 35 neighborhoods in South Jakarta with water levels of 30-70 centimeters due to heavy rainfall in DKI Jakarta and surrounding areas. The DKI Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has deployed personnel to monitor flooding conditions. The flood has also submerged one road.
JRF 2025 becomes main sport tourism destination in Southeast Asia
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the Jakarta Running Festival (JRF) 2025, attended by 27,300 runners from 48 countries, positions Jakarta as the primary sport tourism destination in Southeast Asia. The event saw about a 70 percent increase in participants compared to last year. Pramono participated in the 10-kilometer run.
Cause of Baswedan embankment collapse in Jati Padang
The Baswedan embankment in Jati Padang, South Jakarta, collapsed due to narrowing land around Kali Pulo, causing floods that damaged residents' homes and shops. The incident occurred on October 30, 2025, with water levels reaching 1.5 meters at the worst points. Residents hope local authorities will act quickly to prevent recurrence.
Driver killed by falling tree in South Jakarta
A driver with initials AS (50) was killed after being hit by a falling tree during heavy rain on Jalan Darmawangsa Raya, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Thursday afternoon (October 30). The incident affected several vehicles and caused one injury. South Jakarta Metro Police are handling the case.