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Indonesian capital Jakarta hit by deadly flooding

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17 January 2013 Last updated at 08:58 ET


Indonesian capital Jakarta hit by deadly flooding

The BBC's Karishma Vaswani: "Roads that have turned into rivers"

At least four people have been killed by heavy flooding in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, say officials.

The flooding, caused by days of heavy rain, has blocked roads and forced businesses in the capital to close.

Areas including the central business district (CBD) were inundated and traffic was grid-locked as residents struggled to move around the city.

Some 20,000 people have abandoned their homes, as officials warn that the rain could worsen in the next few days.

The governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo, has declared a state of emergency.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21054769
 
Re: Indonesian capital Jakarta hit by deadly flooding

Floods in Jakarta are a recurring event. Part of Jakarta is low and sinking slowly.

Another important factor: Jakarta has seen a tremendous growth , at the same time the capacity for managing the water froms rains and rivers has been reduced. The result is: worsening floods.

Press release Ministry of Health, Indonesia :

MOH Monitors Jakarta floods

JANUARY 18, 2013 | 3:05 PM

Floods in Jakarta since Tuesday, January 15, 2013 starting at 4:00 pm, overwrite 5 municipalities, 19 district and 53 villages. Due to flooding with water levels ranging from 25-250 cm, until January 17, 2013 recorded four health facilities flooded, ie RSAL Mintoharjo, Suharto Heerdjan Mental Hospital, RS and RS PGI Cikini Atmajaya. While as many as 20,813 people to evacuate people, most in West Jakarta area is 6310 people.

The Center for Health Crisis (PKK) dr. Sri Henni Setiawati, MHA via electronic mail to the Center for Public Communication received on January 18, 2013 said the floods left 10 people suffered serious injuries and were admitted to hospital Tarakan (2 people), Dr Fatmawati (1 person), Cipto Mangunkusumo (1 people), District Health Clinics Tevet (2 people), and Budi Asih Hospital (4 people). While minor injuries as many as 3899 people, mostly in the area of ​​East Jakarta is 1877 people.

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Death Toll from Jakarta Floods Rises to 15, Victims Report Illnesses

Lenny Tristia Tambun & Dessy Sagita | January 18, 2013

The death toll after three days of flooding in Jakarta reached 15 as of Friday afternoon, displacing 18,000 people from their homes and rendering 8,000 residents ill, officials said.
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Flood victims displaced from their homes, meanwhile, have complained about poor shelter conditions, as well as a lack of clean water and blankets.
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Jakarta Health Agency Chief Dien Emawati stated that a total of 8,000 flood victims have complained about illnesses, mainly coughs and colds, fatigue and skin rashes.

The Health Ministry?s director general for disease control, Tjandra Yoga Aditama, meanwhile, warned that flood victims might also be more vulnerable to dengue fever and leptospirosis.
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Full text:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news...to-15-victims-report-illnesses/566238#Scene_1
 
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Rains in Greater Jakarta

January 17, 2013 (01/17/13)

As per the Indonesian Weather Bureau, heavy rains are expected in the Jakarta region for the next three days. The Governor of Jakarta has issued the highest level of flood alert for the city. As many areas in Jakarta are already flooded, please exercise caution. Walking and driving in flooded areas can be dangerous and should be avoided if possible. Take stock of your food and water supplies and ensure that you and your family have enough food and drinking water to last several days. Please be aware that during flooding, there is a high risk of contracting water-borne diseases.

The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens of the following steps in order to prepare for flooding and inclement weather:

If there is heavy, sustained rainfall that increases the potential for flooding, you should keep abreast of local weather reports. If you must travel in a vehicle, let someone know your destination. Ensure that your gas tank is no less than three-quarters full and that your cell phone is sufficiently charged.
It is important to know alternate routes to and from your destination. For those of you who are experiencing your first rainy season in Indonesia, it may be advisable to talk to your neighbors about what to expect regarding the routes in your area.
When driving, exercise the utmost caution when approaching deep, standing water. Standing water poses a different set of dangers than water that has turned into small rivers. Many roads have uncovered drainage ditches on each side that are quickly covered up by high water, becoming hazards. Observe what other vehicles are doing and copy successful routes.
In recent years, many Americans experienced power outages and were unable to get their generators working. Others found themselves isolated due to high water on the streets near their residences. Now is the time to confirm you have an ample supply of food, water, LP gas, flashlights and batteries should you find yourself isolated.
U.S. citizens living and traveling in Indonesia are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy Jakarta, U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, U.S. Consulate Medan or U.S. Consular Agency Bali. Enrolling facilitates the U.S. Mission?s contact with U.S. citizens in emergencies, and may be done online and in advance of travel. Information on enrolling with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program can be found at the U.S. Department of State?s Consular Affairs website at http://step.state.gov and at the Embassy?s website at http://jakarta.usembassy.gov, where you can also find recent Embassy messages to public.:tiphat:http://jakarta.usembassy.gov/em-011713.html
 
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Digital Flood Map Jakarta

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Jakarta has released an updated distribution maps for the flood , Friday (18/01/2013). Map points floods in Jakarta are listed on- update today at twelve noon. of updates, has seen widespread flooding. For example, Pademangan area, North Jakarta, from previous releases have seen stagnant water, is now listed there are puddles of water (on the map is marked in blue.) Large size map can be accessed at this link . addition BPBD, National Agency Disaster (BNPB) has also released a map of the distribution of flood. The map can be accessed at this link .
:tiphat:http://tekno.kompas.com/read/2013/0...m_source=WP&utm_medium=box&utm_campaign=Ktswp
 
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Number of flood refugees increases two-fold

Sun, January 20 2013 19:27 |

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has reported that the number of flood refugees in Jakarta jumped more than two-fold on Saturday, compared to the number of those on Friday.

"The number of evacuees rose on Saturday from 19 thousand to 43 thousand," BNPB Chief Syamsul Maarif said to the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Sunday.
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http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/86965/number-of-flood-refugees-increases-two-fold
 
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Floods Kill 26 in Indonesia's Capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia January 21, 2013 (AP)

Police say floods in Indonesia's capital have killed at least 26 people and sent more than 100,000 fleeing their homes.

Jakarta police spokesman Col. Rikwanto said Monday that most of the victims were electrocuted or drowned in floodwaters reaching up to two meters (6.5 feet) high in some places. About 103,000 people are living in temporary shelters.

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http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/floods-kill-26-indonesias-capital-18269421
 
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