2007 Jakarta flood
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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]
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Duration | 2 February ā 12 February 2007 |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 80 |
Damage | $400 million[1] |
Areas affected | Greater Jakarta |
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The final official death toll was 80.[4]