TAGERANG - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Tangerang Regency, Banten, recorded that as many as 4,352 families in the area were still displaced at the post and relatives' houses due to the natural disaster of flooding that hit three weeks ago.
Head of the Tangerang Regency BPBD Achmad Taufik said that there are currently four sub-districts with 17 villages/villages flooded with water levels of 30-50 centimeters.
"Of the total 27 sub-districts affected by flooding, only four sub-districts remain, the rest have receded," he said in Tangerang, Antara, Monday, February 2.
The four sub-districts that are still flooded are Mekar Baru, Kronjo, Kresek, and Gunung Kaler sub-districts. Meanwhile, the sub-district whose residents are still partially flooded includes Kresek sub-district in Pasir Ampo Village 258 KK, Koper Village 150 KK, and Patrasana 50 KK.
Then in Gunung Kaler District in Kedung Village 220 KK, Gunung Kaler 173 KK, Kandawati 640 KK, Carenang 153 KK, Talok 15 KK, and Kelor 14 KK.
Furthermore, in the Kronjo District, there are 27 households in Muncang Village, Pasilian 301KK, Cirumpak 250 KK, Pagedangan Ilir 1.115 KK, and Pagedangan Udik 645 KK. Meanwhile, in the Mekar Baru District, there are 179 households in Jenggot Village, Mailiwis 12 KK, and Kedaung 150 KK.
"Of the four sub-districts and 17 villages/villages affected by the flood, there are 4,352 households affected. Those who are still affected are still displaced," he said.
He said the flooding that hit the Tangerang Regency area was largely caused by high rainfall and the overflowing of the Cidurian and Cimanceuri Rivers.
"The main factor is high rainfall and overflowing rivers. Hopefully, the flood will soon recede. As for logistics, thank God, it is smooth and it is ensured that all of them are distributed to the people affected by the flood," he said.
As a handling step, the Tangerang Regency Government (Pemkab) has distributed logistical assistance for 13,000 households affected by the flood.
Head of Disaster Management at the Tangerang Regency Social Service (Dinsos), Sugih Suryagalih, said the assistance was in the form of rice, sardines, instant noodles, biscuits, and cooking oil.
"From January 2 to 30, 2026, we have provided logistical assistance to approximately 13,000 households affected by floods throughout Tangerang Regency," he said.
The Tangerang Regency Government has also distributed post-refugee equipment such as tents, folding mattresses, blankets, tarpaulins, and baby and elderly diapers.
"In fact, we have set up public kitchens in several sub-districts such as Jayanti, Kosambi, Kresek, and Pasar Kemis," he said.
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