Indonesia, Flooding in Karawang (West Java)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by heavy rain in the upstream area and several areas of Karawang district resulting in the overflow of the Citarum and Cibeet rivers as well as the Cidawolong river and Kedungurang River Thursday 14 March 2024 at 19.00 WIB

➢ Location:
● West Telukjambe District
● Karangligar Village

➢ Casualties:
● 319 families / 938 people affected

➢ Material Losses:
● 235 housing units affected
● 6 Public Facilities affected
● 20 - 180 cm

➢ Effort:
● Karawang Regency BPBD Rapid Response Team Assessment to the scene of the incident together with Muspika village officials, Head of Subdistrict Peace and Order Section, Army Village Development Officer and Police Community Development Officer
● Evacuation of flood-affected residents by BPBD Officer Units, Army Village Development Non-Commissioned Officers, Police Community Development, Community Protection and Village Officials

Source: Irawan Staff of Pusdalops BPBD Karawang Regency