DMC Dompet Dhuafa Team Alerts Personnel At Several Points To Help Evacuate

Floods hit Jabodetabek, the affected people hope the water recedes soon. (Photo of Bambang Eros - VOI)

JAKARTA - Jabodetabek has been hit by floods again due to heavy rains that have flushed since Monday night March 3. A number of affected areas, including South Jakarta, East Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi.

In fact, extreme weather and heavy rain have flushed Bogor Regency early since Sunday, March 2 night, resulting in flash floods that hit Cisarua District.

Responding to this disaster, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Dompet Dhuafa immediately moved to distribute aid and evacuate affected residents.

Researcher at the Center for Climate and Atmospheric Research of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Erma Yulihastin, has warned of potential flooding through her X account. He explained that the rain with moderate to heavy intensity that occurred from Monday afternoon until early morning was caused by the effect of convection management from Lampung. This increase in rainfall is also influenced by the growth of vortical seeds in the Indian Ocean.

East Jakarta was even recorded to experience rainfall of up to 200 mm during the first half of March and was predicted to increase to 300 mm on the first basis of April.

Flood survivors until tonight Tuesday, March 4 need ready-to-eat food for sahur and open the next day, warm posts, sleeping utensils, cleaning equipment, clothing and tarpaulins.

The DMC Dompet Dhuafa team continues to respond to this flood by deploying teams and equipment to various affected points. The person in charge of Dompet Dhuafa's Response to the Jabodetabek Flood, Barqu, led the team deployed in several areas, namely:

1. Bekasi area2. East Jakarta area3. South Jakarta-South Tangerang area4. Bekasi area

The details of the evacuation are as follows:

Evacuation in Cawang, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta- Personnel: 3- Main tools: 1 unit of river boat, 2 units of amplition boat

Evacuation in Bekasi- Point 1: Villa Nusa Indah 2- Point 2: Pondok Mitra Lestari- Personnel: 3

Evacuation at IKPN Bintaro, South Jakarta- Personnel: 2- Main tools: 1 kayak unit

"In addition to advancing the DMC Dompet Dhuafa team, food and blankets also distributed food packages and blankets, opening warm postal services and public kitchens," explained Eka. Eka Suwandi explained that the DMC team was on standby at several points in Jabodetabek and also in Cisarua to help deal with the flooding that occurred.

"There are a number of points that we have reached to help evacuate residents trapped in floods, including the South Jakarta-Tangsel area, East Jakarta area, Bekasi area. In addition, we have also remained on standby in Cisarua since Monday (3/3) yesterday," reports Eka Suwandi as Head of the Response Section of DMC Dompet Dhuafa.

According to Eka, the DMC team on duty at each flood location brought along rubber boats to evacuate residents trapped in the flood. In addition, each personnel and volunteers on duty are equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE).

Based on reports from the DMC team in the field, the flooding that has occurred since Monday night has not completely receded. In Cawang, the flood is still high (1-2 meters) and the water current still appears heavy.

At several other points, it still shows puddles that have not receded and disappeared.

Floods in Jabodetabek are again a reminder of the importance of preparedness to face extreme weather. Collaboration between the government, humanitarian organizations, and the community is the key in tackling this disaster and minimizing the impacts caused.

The public is advised to continue to follow the latest weather information and prioritize safety in the midst of conditions that are still not fully stable.

Good friends, let's close ranks to give the best prayers for the safety of the affected residents and also the volunteers who help. Hopefully the flood will recede soon, and we are all given the opportunity to pass Ramadan this year safely and safely.

With the high rainfall and potential for flooding that can occur again, the public is advised to remain vigilant and follow directions from related officers. DMC Dompet Dhuafa together with the Community Servant Institute (LPM) Dompet Dhuafa continues to coordinate with related parties to ensure that aid is distributed optimally to flood victims in Jabodetabek.