 A Jakarta taxi submerged by flooded water. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 February – 12 February 2007 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 80 |
| Damage | $400 million[1] |
| Areas affected | Greater Jakarta |
The 2007 Jakarta flood was a major flood in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and affected several other areas around the city, such as West Java and Banten. The flood, beginning on February 2, 2007 was a result of heavy rain, deforestation in areas south of the city, and waterways clogged with debris.[2] The flood is considered the worst in the last three centuries, including the 1996 and 2002 Jakarta floods, which killed 10 and 25 people respectively.[3]
The final official death toll was 80.[4]
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- ^ Deutsch, Anthony (2007-02-07). "Death Toll from Jakarta Flood Reaches 50". Associated Press Writer. CBN News. Archived from the original on 12 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-08.
- ^ Yos, Rizal S; Untung Widyanto (2007-02-12). "Floodwaters back in Jakarta". Tempo Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2007-03-08.
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