Indonesia: Flood outbreak continues in capital Jakarta
Indonesia: Flood outbreak continues in capital Jakarta
Share:

The situation in Indonesia's capital Jakarta is worsening due to floods. Thousands of people have been trapped in homes and buildings due to water up to 5 feet in many areas of the city. Water has also entered the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The transport system of the city has also derailed. National Disaster Management Agency spokesman Agus Wibowo said, "Many rivers of Greater Jakarta have been flooded due to heavy rains. Due to this, water has been filled up to 5 feet in many residential and business areas." According to an official, 'Flood water also entered the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises on Tuesday morning, but the situation is under control. Water is being drained through the pump. There was heavy rain in Jakarta on Sunday night.'

Parliament session adjourns in China, ruling party gives reason

According to media reports, the country's largest government hospital Sipto Mangunkusumo located in the city has also been flooded. Many machines and equipment of the hospital have gone bad. Wibowo said that more than 300 people have become homeless due to water filling in many districts. Electricity has been cut in many areas. In the television footage, soldiers and rescuers were seen evacuating children and the elderly from the affected areas using rubber boats. The Meteorological Agency of Indonesia has forecast rain for the next two weeks.

Trump lashed out at terrorism in India, Here's how Pak media covered it

Nine people died of floods and landslides in Indonesia on 30 January 2020 last month. While thousands of people took shelter in Shelter House. Roads, electricity, and houses have suffered a lot due to floods. Due to rain, the water level of the river rose in the Tapanuli district. Due to this, the surrounding area was flooded. The agency said that the water flow was so fast that most of the victims were washed away with wooden houses.

India asks Oxford museum to return saint Tirumankai Alwar statue

Join NewsTrack Whatsapp group
Related News