Rain and Flooding in Indonesia

PDC Global Hazards Atlas centered on Indonesia, displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day rainfall

This week we will focus on the recent heavy rainfall that is currently influencing  Indonesia, with a closer look at the ongoing flood event in Jambi Province.

Flooding in Jambi Province, Indonesia

PDC Global Hazards Atlas centered on Jambi Province, Indonesia, displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day rainfall

Since the beginning of this year, many areas within Indonesia have been impacted by severe flooding as the result of heavy rainfall. Most recently, the province of Jambi has suffered greatly due to intense flooding, with at least six regencies flooded. According to recent reports, the Batang Hari and Muaro Jambi regencies are now experiencing flooding. In Batang Hari, as of February 10, over 7,500 houses were reported flooded, with over half (approx. 4,046) of the houses inundated

located in the Bhatin XXIV district. In Muaro Jambi, over 740 houses were reported flooded, with an estimated 350 houses flooded up to 50 centimeters (approx. 1.6 feet) in the Sekernan district. (ReliefWeb/Jakarta Post)

The latest forecast for Indonesia shows many areas with continued precipitation.

Looking Ahead

PDC is currently monitoring flooding events/threats in: Australia, England, France, Indonesia, Malawi, Mozambique, Peru, Scotland, United States, Wales, and Zambia.

PDC will continue to monitor areas of high precipitation and keep a close eye on flooding across the globe. Want to find the most up-to-date information on flooding and other hazards occurring in your neighborhood or around the world? Then be sure to download PDC’s free Disaster Alert mobile app available for your iOS or Android devices today! Also be sure to continue to monitor PDC on Twitter, Facebook, and by way of the Global Hazards Atlas.