Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Social Affairs Ministry has distributed various forms of assistance since Monday (March 3) from its central warehouse in Bekasi to help address the needs of residents affected by flooding in Jakarta, Bogor, and Bekasi
"We have provided assistance to areas impacted by flooding in Greater Jakarta, especially in Jakarta, Bogor District, and Bekasi. We have also set up public kitchens," Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf noted in the ministry's written statement here on Tuesday.
He noted that heavy rainfall in the Greater Jakarta region, encompassing Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang, has caused river overflows that submerged various residential areas.
Jakarta, Bogor District, and Bekasi City are some of the most severely affected areas. To assist with flood management in Jakarta, the ministry has sent basic needs assistance valued at Rp815.5 million, or around US$49,500.
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This assistance includes 35 thousand packages of instant meals, 2,500 packages of ready-to-eat side dishes, 600 mattresses, 600 blankets, and 300 items of children's clothing. Additionally, the Social Ministry sent aid for flood victims in the Bogor District, which comprised 500 packages of instant meals, 500 packages of side dishes, 100 mattresses, 100 folding tents, 150 blankets, 150 items of children's clothing, and 150 family kits.
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The total assistance for the first phase for residents affected by flooding in Bogor District totaled Rp308.5 million, or around US$18,700, and Rp451.1 million, or around US$27,400, for the second phase.
To help flood-affected victims in Bekasi, the ministry sent two thousand instant meal packages, 100 items of children's clothing, 200 blankets, and 100 mattresses, as well as rubber boats. This aid totaled Rp523 million, or around US$31,700.
