“This is not ordinary” Indonesia experts say after heavy rainfall kills over 23 persons in Jakarta
After heavy rainfall claimed the lives of at least 23 individuals in Jakarta, Indonesia, experts have stated that the situation is far from ordinary. The capital city was hit by severe flooding as residents were ushering in the New Year, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Torrential rains drenched the residents of Jakarta as they awaited the New Year's Eve fireworks on Wednesday. Additionally, the domestic airport in Jakarta was closed, leaving nearly 20,000 passengers stranded.
According to National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Agus Wibowo, monsoon rains and rising rivers submerged around 90 neighborhoods and caused a landslide in Kota Depok. The fatalities included a 16-year-old student who was electrocuted, and over 19,000 people sought refuge in temporary shelters due to the flo...