Indonesia – Thousands Affected by Floods in Bandung

Authorities have reported more flooding in West Java province, Indonesia, after heavy rain from around 20 March.

Floods in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, March 2020. Photo: Bandung Regency BPBD

West Java provincial disaster authority (BPBD) said flooding affected Bandung Regency on 20 March. By 21 March 7 sub-districts had been affected: Dayeuhkolot, Baleendah, Bojongsoang, Katapang, Soreang, Banjaran, and Majalaya. BPBD said 9,659 homes, 38 places of worship, and 26 schools were flooded, affecting 11,944 families or 42,352 people. Around 230 people were displaced.

Antara news agency said that Baleendah was the worst-affected area, with water levels reaching a height of over 3 metres in the sub-district. In several areas flooding cut off roads and highways.

Social Media

Senin (23/03/2020) pukul 10:00 Wib.
Giat – Giat Pasca Banjir di Kp.Bojong asih RT 06 RW 14 Desa.Dayeuhkolot Kecamatan.Dayeuhkolot

Melaksanakan penyemprotan sisa – sisa Lumpur yang masih menutupi saluran selokan,gorong – gorong dan melakukan penyebrotan di (thread).. pic.twitter.com/Ftq6WQ0FzD

— BPBD Kab Bandung (@BPBDKabBandung) March 23, 2020

DISINFO JB 20/03/2020
Info Terkini Tinggi Muka Air (TMA)
*CITARUM MAJALAYA*
17.30 ⬆ ke 263 cm
18.50 ↔ di 440 cm
19.30 ⬆ ke 461 cm
19.50 ⬆ ke 472 cm
20.00 ⬆ ke 476 cm
20.10 ⬆ ke 481 cm
Status TMA : Awas
Petugas : Tim Pacu & Disinfo
Sumber : AWLR FFWS-BBWS Citarum#SalamSiaga

— BPBD Kab Bandung (@BPBDKabBandung) March 20, 2020