Indonesia, Flooding in Muara Enim (South Sumatra)

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