Indonesia, Flooding in Muaro Jambi (Jambi)

➢ Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain on Friday 05 January 2024 at 09:00 WIB

➢ Location:
Sekernan District
Maro Sebo District
Jaluko District
Taman Rajo District
Kumpeh Ulu District
Kumpeh District

➢ Casualties:
• ±2,148 families / 8,592 people affected
• 1 person (died)

➢ Material Losses:
• 2,113 housing units were submerged
• 41 units of educational facilities were submerged
• 11 health facility units were submerged
• 8 Village Office Units were submerged
• TMA reaches ±20 - 100 cm

➢ Effort:
• Muaro Jambi Regency BPBD conducted a rapid data collection review and coordinated with Village and District officials to the affected locations
• Muaro Jambi Regency BPBD established the main hydrometeorological disaster management post at the Muaro Jambi Regency BPBD Office and field posts and health posts in each sub-district affected by the flood.
• Muaro Jambi Regency BPBD carries out coordination with related Village, Subdistrict and OPD officials
• BPBD Muaro Jambi Regency distributed aid to communities affected by the flood disaster in Muaro Jambi Regency totaling 3,348 basic food packages
➢ Status: Emergency Response Decree in process
➢ Current Conditions:
• Most floods are gradually receding

Source: Opt. Radio BPBD Muaro Jambi Regency Mrs. Ermawati