BNPB: Heavy Rain for 24 Hours Triggers Flooding in Bekasi, Jakarta to Cirebon

The atmosphere of the flood location in Pejaten Timur in the morning after heavy rain hit Jakarta, Friday (30/1/2026). ANTARA/Luthfia Miranda Putri

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) stated that heavy rain in the last 24 hours caused flooding in several areas in Jakarta and West Java, including Cirebon Regency and Bekasi City.

"Nine villages spread across four sub-districts in Cirebon Regency were flooded after heavy rain," said Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, in a statement in Jakarta, Friday, quoted by Antara.

Pusdalops BNPB confirmed that the data received were 312 houses of residents were flooded with a water level ranging from 20 - 70 centimeters. At least 1,273 people or 425 heads of households (KK) were affected in the incident.

In the same period, very heavy intensity rain also triggered flooding in the Bekasi City area. BNPB recorded at least eight sub-districts that were flooded with more than 80 centimeters starting from Pondok Gede, Rawalumbu, Jatiasih, North Bekasi, West Bekasi, East Bekasi, and South Bekasi.

Meanwhile, in Jakarta, more than 446 households were victims of flooding up to 150 centimeters, which was exacerbated by the overflow of the Ciliwung River and the Pesanggrahan River.

He ensured that the joint team of officers in Cirebon Regency, Bekasi City, and Jakarta, were already at the disaster site to assist in the evacuation process and meet the basic needs of flood-affected residents.

"For Bekasi City, there are as many as 80 people who have been displaced, using the Jamiatul Khair Mosque building in Lebak Village, Teluk Pucung. The rest are in the process of data collection," said Abdul Muhari.

The series of events is in line with the warning report of potential extreme weather from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) which is valid at least for the next two days or Sunday, February 1.

Thus, Abdul Muhari reminded the public to increase vigilance, especially during heavy rain and strong winds. BNPB specifically asked the local government (Pemda) to increase preparedness during the peak period of the rainy season.