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Hundreds of residents were evacuated from numerous flooded neighborhoods in Jakarta on Tuesday as heavy rains inundated the Indonesian capital and surrounding areas, Arab News reported. The downpour, which began on Monday, led to the overflow of several rivers, including the Ciliwung, affecting 1,446 people from 224 houses in one village, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Bogor, over 300 individuals were evacuated, with dozens of homes damaged and one bridge collapsing. Tangerang also faced severe flooding, impacting 350 houses after the Cimanceuri River overflowed. Residents were seen seeking refuge on rooftops and using ropes to navigate the floodwaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are distributing essential supplies, including ready-to-eat meals, blankets, and tarpaulins, while deploying rubber boats for evacuations. BNPB officials assured that assistance would continue as needed. Jakarta, home to around 11 million people, is particularly vulnerable to flooding during the wet season, which lasts from November to March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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