Jakarta. Severe flooding submerged many parts of Jakarta on Monday and Tuesday, with authorities attributing the disaster to heavy rainfall in the higher areas of nearby Bogor.

Excess water from the Ciliwung River, carrying tons of debris and waste, worsened conditions in affected areas of East Jakarta. In response, the city’s fire department deployed trucks to pump floodwater back into the river.

Rescue workers used inflatable boats to evacuate residents as floodwaters rose to three meters in some areas.

In a dramatic scene, a suspension bridge over the Ciliwung River was completely submerged, cutting off access to the Poltangen area in Pasar Minggu District, East Jakarta.

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