"Following the directive of Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, we have quickly delivered aid from the logistics warehouse in Bekasi on Tuesday (June 24), and it has already arrived at the location," the ministry's Acting Director for Social Protection of Natural Disaster Victims, Masryani Mansyur, remarked.
She explained that the assistance included 400 ready-to-eat meal packages, 300 mattresses, and 400 blankets, with a total value of Rp202.93 million.
Field reports indicate that around 600 houses have been inundated, but no residents have evacuated. Most have opted to stay in their homes.
"The Social Affairs Ministry continues to coordinate across agencies to respond quickly to the coastal flooding. We are working closely with the North Jakarta department unit to carry out assessments and collect data on the needs of affected residents," Mansyur stated.
In addition to logistical support from the ministry, she noted that the North Jakarta city government has also provided basic necessities in the form of staple goods.
As of today, floodwaters persist in residential areas, disrupting residents' daily activities and posing risks to both safety and health.
The coastal flooding began on Monday evening (June 23) between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. local time, with water levels ranging from 30 to 50 centimeters. The flooding has continued for the past two days, typically occurring from late afternoon into the evening.
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has issued a warning for the public to remain vigilant for potential coastal flooding, as the ongoing super new moon phenomenon is expected to last until June 29, 2025.
Translator: Lintang, Kenzu
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