Torrential downpour in Jakarta on Monday (Jan 12) morning caused flooding in several parts of Jakarta. According to the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency, flooding in and around the capital had affected 10 neighbourhoods and disrupted access to 23 road sections. Meanwhile, Indonesian media outlets reported water levels of between 15 and 25cm #DidYouKnow that Jakarta is traversed by 13 rivers, many of which tend to overflow during heavy rains, leading to severe flooding. #news #Indonesia #Jakart

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