Indonesia, Flooding in Muara Enim (South Sumatra)
Jan 31, 2026 04:00
Jan 31, 2026 04:00
Location
Coordinate:
-3.5493969065664, 103.99173236009
Administrative:
Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia
Affected Area:
Sumatera Selatan
Hazard
Main : Flood- Inundated Area (km) = -
- Maximum Flood Depth (cm) = -
Description
Flooding in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra Province
➢ Chronology: Triggered by heavy rainfall from Saturday, January 31, 2026, to Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the early hours of approximately 4:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time. Drainage systems were unable to accommodate the volume of rainwater, causing it to overflow onto the roads and inundate residents' homes.
➢ Location: (1 Subdistrict / 1 Village)
● Muara Enim District
- Muara Enim Village
➢ Fatalities:
● ±70 families / 136 people affected (data collection)
➢ Material Losses:
● ±70 houses affected (data collection)
➢ Efforts:
● The Muara Enim Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) conducted field observations in coordination with the local government.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD Muara Enim coordinated with the Head of the Muara Enim Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) regarding the impact and efforts.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD assisted in the evacuation of affected residents.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD conducted data collection and a rapid disaster assessment.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD provided outreach to residents to maintain vigilance.
➢ Status:
● Decree of the Governor of South Sumatra No. 925/KPTS/BPBD-SS/2025 concerning the Determination of Emergency Alert Status for Floods and Landslides in South Sumatra Province.
Date: December 4, 2025, to April 30, 2026
➢ Elements Involved:
● Community Police Officers
● Public Order Agency (Satpol PP)
● Muara Enim Health Office
● Local community.
➢ Current Condition:
Sunday, February 1, 2026
● Floodwaters have receded
➢ Documentation: Link
Source: Ms. Lista, Pusdalops BPBD, Muara Enim Regency
➢ Chronology: Triggered by heavy rainfall from Saturday, January 31, 2026, to Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the early hours of approximately 4:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time. Drainage systems were unable to accommodate the volume of rainwater, causing it to overflow onto the roads and inundate residents' homes.
➢ Location: (1 Subdistrict / 1 Village)
● Muara Enim District
- Muara Enim Village
➢ Fatalities:
● ±70 families / 136 people affected (data collection)
➢ Material Losses:
● ±70 houses affected (data collection)
➢ Efforts:
● The Muara Enim Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) conducted field observations in coordination with the local government.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD Muara Enim coordinated with the Head of the Muara Enim Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) regarding the impact and efforts.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD assisted in the evacuation of affected residents.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD conducted data collection and a rapid disaster assessment.
● The Muara Enim Regency BPBD provided outreach to residents to maintain vigilance.
➢ Status:
● Decree of the Governor of South Sumatra No. 925/KPTS/BPBD-SS/2025 concerning the Determination of Emergency Alert Status for Floods and Landslides in South Sumatra Province.
Date: December 4, 2025, to April 30, 2026
➢ Elements Involved:
● Community Police Officers
● Public Order Agency (Satpol PP)
● Muara Enim Health Office
● Local community.
➢ Current Condition:
Sunday, February 1, 2026
● Floodwaters have receded
➢ Documentation: Link
Source: Ms. Lista, Pusdalops BPBD, Muara Enim Regency
Impact Statistic
0
Dead
0
Missing
0
Injured
136
Affected Person
0
Displaced
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Human SADDD
- Dead -
- Missing -
- Injured -
- Affected Person 136
- Affected Family 70
- Internaly Displaced People -
- Refugees -
- Evacuation Center (in Country) -
- Evacuation Center (out Of Country) -
House
- Affected Houses 70
- Damage Partial -
- Totally Damage -
Infrastructure
- Bridges -
- Number of Roads -
- Road Distance (km) -
Public
- Schools -
- Health -
- Government Office / Public Facilities -
- Settlements -
- Worship Places -
- Others -
General
Cost
- Local Currency -
- Cost of Damages -
- Cost of Damages (USD) -
- Cost of Assistance -
- Cost of Assistance (USD) -
Agricultural
- Rice Field -
- Other Crops -
- Fish Ponds -
- Cattle -
- Poultries -
- Livestock -
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