Jakarta: Disastrous flood occurred due to heavy rainfall in the capital of Indonesia which cause almost 26 deaths. Whereas, the quantity of homeless people is almost 1, 00,000. According to the media reports, this flood occurred due to strong monsoon rainfall. All the offices and schools were closed in the entire city. Around 95,000 people affected in different areas of city. According to Police sources, in some areas the height of water is almost above from two meters.
Approximately 30% of Jakarta is covered by this flood and about 27 towns were affected among 44 towns. Officials said that there is a chance of more causalities and move the affected people to safer places to give temporary shelter.
Rising flood forced to close the city on Thursday and this was not the first time happens in Indonesia. Weather forecast predicts more rainfall in Jakarta.