On March 5, 2025, authorities in Jakarta, Indonesia, reported that heavy rainfall had caused widespread flooding, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The heavy rains, which began on Monday, led to floodwaters rising to over 3 meters in several areas of the capital. In some regions, floodwaters inundated streets, vehicles, and more than 1,000 homes.
Governor of Jakarta, Mr. Anies Baswedan, has raised the flood alert to level 2 and instructed the relevant authorities to accelerate water pumping efforts from affected areas. The authorities are also considering using weather modification measures, such as firing salt flares into the clouds, to trigger rain before it reaches the shore.
Meanwhile, Indonesia's Meteorological Agency has issued a warning that heavy rain will continue in Jakarta and surrounding cities until March 11.
Currently, Indonesia and many Southeast Asian countries are experiencing the monsoon season, which brings higher temperatures and intense rainstorms, resulting in flash floods and landslides in several areas. Jakarta faces severe flooding every year, leading to plans for the construction of Nusantara, a new capital city. However, there is no clear timeline for its completion yet.
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