Flood
Heavy rains cause floods in dozens of RTs in Jakarta
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Heavy rains pounding Jakarta and surrounding areas since Saturday night until Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, have caused flooding in 75 RTs and 19 roads in West, South, and East Jakarta. Water levels reached up to 1.7 meters in some spots, forcing residents to evacuate and disrupting road access. The DKI Jakarta BPBD has deployed personnel for evacuations and flood mitigation.
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka led a coordination meeting on flood response in Tuban Regency, East Java, on Friday, March 6, 2026. He stressed accelerating the recovery of public facilities and aid for affected residents, despite no fatalities. Gibran also urged anticipation of post-flood diseases and long-term infrastructure improvements.
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Malacañang has asked the public to wait patiently for the results of investigations into the multibillion-peso flood control controversy, stating that investigators are conducting a thorough job. A government official's statement noted that findings have been submitted to the Ombudsman and Department of Justice. This comes after calls for accountability from the Iglesia ni Cristo regarding corruption allegations.
Floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have killed 867 people as of December 5, 2025, displacing thousands. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says additional funds are ready pending BNPB's proposal. Response efforts involve TNI, Polri, and private aid for evacuation and logistics.
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Heavy rain since Thursday afternoon (4/12/2025) triggered floods and landslides in 14 subdistricts of Bandung Regency, submerging thousands of homes. Some houses were buried under landslide debris, while BPBD teams conducted evacuations and assessments. Residents are urged to remain vigilant for further disasters.
Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation issued a statement blaming the Ethiopian government for an artificial September flood that caused humanitarian disasters in Sudan and inundated low-lying Nile lands in Egypt's Delta. The statement described the management of the Ethiopian dam as unilateral and irresponsible, shifting the natural flood's timing and triggering a more severe deluge. Egypt affirmed its commitment to patience but kept all options open to protect its water rights.