Ratusan Rumah di Karawang Terendam Banjir, Petugas BPBD Berupaya Evakuasi Warga | Kabar Petang tvOne

Summary

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Karawang, West Java, inundating 203 homes across three RTs in Dusun Pangasinan, Desa Kalang Ligar, and Kecamatan Teluk Jambe Barat. The floodwaters, reaching up to 2 meters, were caused by overflowing from the JB and Citarung rivers. Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate to safer locations, including mosques and homes. The flood has also affected roads and public facilities like schools and mosques. Authorities are continuing evacuation efforts as the water levels remain high due to ongoing rainfall.

Takeaways

• 😀 Heavy flooding hit Karawang, West Java, affecting hundreds of homes.
• 😀 The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall that began the previous afternoon.
• 😀 At least 203 homes in 3 neighborhoods in Dusun Pangasinan, Desa Kalang Ligar, were submerged by the floodwaters.
• 😀 The floodwaters reached a height of 1 to 2 meters in some areas.
• 😀 The flooding occurred due to the overflow of the JB River and the Citarung River.
• 😀 Evacuations have been underway, with residents being moved to safer places.
• 😀 Public facilities such as schools and mosques have also been affected by the flooding.
• 😀 The floodwaters continue to rise as water levels from the two rivers remain high.
• 😀 Around 838 people have been displaced, with over 200 homes affected by the flood.
• 😀 Emergency teams are actively working to evacuate residents who are still trapped by the floodwaters.

Q & A

What caused the flooding in Karawang, West Java?

The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall since yesterday afternoon, which led to the overflow of the JB River and the Citarung River.

How many homes were affected by the flood?

At least 203 homes in 3 RTs (neighborhoods) in Dusun Pangasinan, Desa Kalang Ligar, Kecamatan Teluk Jambe Barat, Karawang were affected by the flood.

What is the depth of the flood in the affected area?

The flood water reached depths of 1 to 2 meters in some areas.

What measures have been taken to evacuate the residents?

Rescue teams from PPBD Karawang have been evacuating residents since 6:00 AM, moving them to safer places, including a mosque, although that has also been flooded.

Where were the evacuees moved after the mosque was flooded?

After the mosque was flooded, evacuees were moved to a nearby house and other safe homes.

How many people are affected by the flood?

A total of 838 people are affected by the flooding.

What public facilities have been impacted by the flood?

The flooding has also affected public facilities, including schools and a mosque.

How is the situation evolving with the water level?

The water level continues to rise as the water flow from the two rivers remains high.

How long has the flooding been ongoing?

The flooding started after heavy rain began yesterday afternoon and has continued into the morning hours.

What is the current status of the rescue operations?

Rescue operations are still ongoing, with the evacuation of residents continuing as floodwaters rise.