JAKARTA - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo has distributed 500 packages of basic food assistance to flood-affected people in the Ciwandan area, Cilegon City, Banten.
The assistance was given following the flood that had flooded the residents' settlements and disrupted the main access to the industrial and port areas since Friday, January 2, 2026.
Group Head of Pelindo Company Secretariat Ali Sodikin said that the distribution of assistance was the company's quick response to the direct impact of the flood felt by the community around the port area.
"The flooding that occurred had a direct impact on people around the Ciwandan area, especially on access and daily activities of residents. Pelindo is present to help to alleviate the burden of affected people," said Ali as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, January 5.
The flood occurred due to heavy rainfall that lasted since Friday, January 2 afternoon.
Waterlogged areas spread in three sub-districts, namely Ciwandan, Cibeber, and Jombang, with the Ciwandan area, especially Kampung Kebanjiran, being one of the worst affected points.
The flood also submerged a number of major roads, including the area in front of the cement factory to the South Ring Road (JLS), which is a strategic route connecting Anyer-Cilegon.
This condition causes traffic to be jammed and hinders the mobility of residents.
Ali said Pelindo continued to ensure that port operational activities continued to run normally and safely.
"Until now, activities at the Ciwandan Port are going on as usual. We continue to monitor the field conditions and coordinate with the local government and related agencies to ensure that logistics access is maintained," he said.
Pelindo, he said, also continues to strengthen cross-sectoral coordination to support the handling of the impact of flooding, especially in the area around the port.
"This is important to reduce the impact on the community while maintaining the smooth operation of port activities," he said.
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