Pantauan Banjir Bekasi dan Jakarta Lumpuhkan Aktivitas Warga: 2025 Jadi Terparah? | BENCANA BANJIR

Summary

Severe flooding has hit various areas of Bekasi and Jakarta, with residents reporting the worst floods they've experienced, especially in 2025. The flooding is attributed to poor spatial planning and the loss of green spaces in West Java, which worsens the situation. In Jakarta, the floodwaters are largely a result of water flowing in from other areas. The government is actively working on flood mitigation, with the BMKG predicting further heavy rain. Despite efforts, the flooding problem remains unresolved, and authorities are on alert, preparing for potential future storms in March 2025.

Takeaways

• 😀 Floods in Bekasi are the worst residents have experienced, surpassing the 2020 flood, with water levels reaching up to 5 meters.
• 😀 The floodwaters in Bekasi reached the Cipendawa intersection in 2025, significantly higher than the previous flood in 2020.
• 😀 Governor Dedi Mulyadi attributed the severe flooding in Bekasi to poor spatial planning and the reduction of water absorption areas.
• 😀 The loss of green spaces, forests, tea plantations, and rice fields in West Java has worsened the flooding situation.
• 😀 In Jakarta, floods were mainly caused by water influx from surrounding areas, as rainfall within the city itself is relatively low.
• 😀 Governor Pramono Anung confirmed that more than 90% of Jakarta’s floods were due to external water inflow, not heavy rainfall in the city itself.
• 😀 Jakarta has declared a state of alert, with ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of floods, including the activation of disaster preparedness programs in local communities.
• 😀 Five water pumps were deployed in Jatinegara, Jakarta Timur, to manage and drain floodwaters into the Ciliwung River.
• 😀 BMKG predicts high rainfall will continue until March 20, 2025, and is planning weather modification efforts such as cloud seeding to prevent further flooding in the Jabodetabek region.
• 😀 Despite flood mitigation efforts, local authorities acknowledge that the flood issue is ongoing and has yet to be fully resolved.

Q & A

What is the primary cause of the severe flooding in Bekasi in 2025?

The severe flooding in Bekasi in 2025 is mainly due to poor spatial planning, the loss of green spaces, and a decrease in water absorption areas, as explained by the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi.

How does the flooding in Bekasi in 2025 compare to previous years?

The flooding in 2025 is considered the worst ever, surpassing the 2020 flood. In 2020, the water level reached the second floor of buildings, but in 2025, the floodwater level reached about 5 meters.

What measures have been taken to address the flooding in Jakarta?

In Jakarta, five water pumps have been deployed to manage floodwaters in Jatinegara, Jakarta Timur, directing them to the Kaliciliwung River. Additionally, Jakarta's Governor Pramono Anung emphasized that Jakarta will stay alert and take measures to mitigate the impact of the flooding.

What role does rainfall play in the flooding in Jakarta?

Rainfall in Jakarta itself is relatively low, but heavy rainfall from surrounding areas causes water to flow into the city, exacerbating the flooding. The majority of the flooding in Jakarta is due to water coming from other regions.

How is the local government of Jakarta preparing for future rainfall and flooding?

Jakarta's local government has implemented a disaster preparedness program called 'Kampung Siaga Bencana' and is actively monitoring the weather to manage the potential risks of heavy rainfall and flooding.

What weather forecast does the BMKG predict for the period from March 11 to 20, 2025?

The BMKG predicts that there will be high rainfall during the period from March 11 to 20, 2025. To manage this, they will perform weather modification efforts and stay alert to prevent significant flooding.

What actions will the BMKG take if weather conditions worsen after March 8, 2025?

If the weather conditions worsen after March 8, 2025, the BMKG plans to continue their weather modification efforts and will stay on high alert for extreme rainfall, particularly between March 11 and 20.

How does the loss of green spaces contribute to flooding in West Java?

The loss of green spaces, including forests, tea plantations, and rice fields, significantly reduces the capacity of the land to absorb water, leading to higher risks of flooding in West Java.

What is the government’s stance on addressing the flooding issues in the future?

The government acknowledges the severity of flooding and is committed to addressing it. Efforts include evaluating spatial planning, improving water absorption areas, and reinforcing the 'Kampung Siaga Bencana' program to better prepare communities.

Why is Jakarta focusing on water management from external sources rather than just local rainfall?

Jakarta focuses on managing water from external sources because the city itself experiences relatively low rainfall, and most of the flooding is due to water runoff from surrounding areas, particularly from regions that receive much heavier rainfall.