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Embrace new normal

Editorial 6 years ago

Embrace new normal

Beyond seeking who to blame, it is critical for the government and local administrations to prepare comprehensive flood-control projects for the three provinces, which share river estuaries.

City back to 'normal' after big floods

City 6 years ago

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City back to 'normal' after big floods

As the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning about possible heavy downpours until February, Governor Anies Baswedan claimed that pumps, both static and mobile, managed by the administration would always be ready for use.

Jakartans unprepared for New Year's deluge

City 6 years ago

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Jakartans unprepared for New Year's deluge

Two classrooms at SD 11 Tomang state elementary school were packed with dozens of evacuees who had fled their homes after they became inundated by floodwaters of up to 1 meter in depth.

After living flood-free for five years, Jakarta flood victims unprepared for New Year's deluge

City 6 years ago

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After living flood-free for five years, Jakarta flood victims unprepared for New Year's deluge

Two classrooms at SD 11 Tomang state elementary school were packed with dozens of evacuees who had fled their homes after they became inundated by floodwaters of up to 1 meter in depth.

‘Not ordinary rain’: Worst rainfall in over decade causes massive floods in Jakarta

City 6 years ago

‘Not ordinary rain’: Worst rainfall in over decade causes massive floods in Jakarta

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency recorded rainfall intensity on New Year’s Eve at 377 millimeters per day, according to an observation conducted at the Air Force air base in East Jakarta.

Jakarta celebrates New Year's Eve with hope, optimism

City 6 years ago

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Jakarta celebrates New Year's Eve with hope, optimism

Hundreds of thousands of people swarmed Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta to celebrate New Year’s Eve with optimism for 2020 and beyond.

Cars submerged, thousands evacuated in Bandung flood

National 6 years ago

Cars submerged, thousands evacuated in Bandung flood

Photos and videos show cars almost entirely submerged, with only their roofs visible.

Cars submerged, thousands evacuated in Bandung flood

National 6 years ago

Cars submerged, thousands evacuated in Bandung flood

Photos and videos show cars almost entirely submerged, with only their roofs visible.

Thousands forced to live in tents as floods hit 11 districts in North Sumatra

National 6 years ago

Thousands forced to live in tents as floods hit 11 districts in North Sumatra

'Puting beliung' (small tornadoes) also reportedly hit residential areas in Kuala Indah village of Air Putih district, damaging a number of houses.

South Sumatra residents pray for rain amid prolonged dry spell

National 6 years ago

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South Sumatra residents pray for rain amid prolonged dry spell

Amid a prolonged dry season in South Sumatra that has resulted in forest and land fires, Muslims in the province have resorted to performing istisqa (mass prayers) to ask for rainfall.

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