Friday Morning Kampung Melayu Tenggelam, Height 1 Meter and Paralyzed Community Activities

Illustration of Jakarta flooding (VOI)

Kebon Pala, Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta - The settlement of residents in Kebon Pala, Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, was flooded on Friday morning, April 17 with water levels reaching 100 to 110 centimeters.

The head of RT 13/RW 04 Kampung Melayu, Sanusi, said the water began to rise since early morning after the rain hit the area on Thursday night.

"This morning at around 06.00 WIB, the water has reached more than one meter. It has been rising since early morning," said Sanusi, quoted by Antara, Friday morning.

He explained that the high intensity of rain in recent days had caused the area to be flooded again. Water began to enter the settlement at around 02.00 WIB and continued to increase until morning.

According to him, flooding in Kebon Pala is often repeated due to rainfall that occurs almost every day, especially in the afternoon and evening, so that the puddles are difficult to drain optimally.

Even though the water level has reached one meter, residents are still staying in their respective homes and no one has been evacuated.

"No one has been displaced, residents are still staying on the second floor. The situation is still safe," he said.

The flood disrupted the activities of residents who are now waiting for the water to recede while continuing to monitor the development of conditions in the field.

Previously, the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) had also issued an early warning of the potential for flash floods on April 17-23, 2026 in the coastal areas of northern Jakarta.

The BPBD explained that the potential for rob was triggered by the new moon phase on April 17 and the perigee phenomenon on April 19 which could increase the height of the sea level.

BPBD urges the public to remain vigilant and immediately contact the emergency service 112 if there is an emergency, and monitor official information regarding flood developments.