Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Floodwaters continued to inundate parts of Jakarta on Sunday (18/1/2026) afternoon, affecting 47 neighborhood units and 23 roads across the capital following heavy rainfall since Saturday

“Water levels vary between 10 and 100 centimeters, and officers remain on the ground to monitor conditions and assist residents as needed,” said BPBD Head of Disaster Data and Information Mohamad Yohan said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

The flooding, reported at around 3 pm on Sunday, impacted residential areas and key roads in West, Central, North, and East Jakarta, with water levels ranging from 10 to 100 centimeters. 

Several residents in West Jakarta were evacuated to safer locations as a precautionary measure. Police officers were deployed to manage traffic diversions, assist residents, and support evacuation and monitoring efforts on the ground.

Authorities said water levels had begun to recede in several locations, although officers remain on alert for potential additional flooding. Residents were urged to stay vigilant and contact emergency services if conditions worsen.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)