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Eleven dead in Jakarta floods: BPBD
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has reported that 11 people have died in the capital city as a result of flooding
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The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has reported that 11 people have died in the capital city as a result of flooding.
'As of today, the number of flood deaths in Jakarta has reached 11 since the beginning of the flooding disaster earlier this month,' said the agency's disaster control head Basuki Rakhmat at City Hall, Central Jakarta, on Monday, as quoted by Antara news agency.
Among the victims are H. Masri, 76, a resident of Bidara Cina sub-district, East Jakarta, and Hidayat, 35, a resident of Kampung Melayu sub-district, East Jakarta, who both died due to illness, according to data from BPBD Jakarta for the period of Jan.12 to Jan.20.
Meanwhile, Asep, 27, a resident of Bintaro sub-district, South Jakarta, and Fatimah, 5, from Duri Kosambi sub-district, West Jakarta, died after falling into flooded drains.
Zulfikar, 22, a resident of Cipinang Besar Utara, East Jakarta, died after being dragged into a swollen river while Supoyo, 44, a resident of Kebon Bawang sub-district, North Jakarta, was electrocuted at his home.
'A resident from Lubang Buaya is reported to be missing. The status of the victim who was swept into a river remains unknown. The Search and Rescue (SAR) team is still searching for the victim,' said Basuki.
He said the BPBD urged all Jakarta residents affected by the flooding to remain vigilant and to immediately take refuge in a safer location.
According to official data, 63,958 residents have taken refuge in temporary shelters in 293 evacuation locations. This year's flooding has affected 97 sub-districts in Jakarta. (ebf)
