ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — After severe flooding struck parts of Sumatra, another disaster has unfolded in South Kalimantan, where flash floods inundated several areas of Balangan Regency, forcing residents to evacuate as water levels rose to roof height.
The flooding occurred following hours of intense rainfall from midnight until Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, overwhelming rivers and drainage systems across the region.
According to local government data, at least 1,400 houses were submerged. The worst-affected villages include Mayanau, Tebing Tinggi, Simpang Bumbuan, Simpang Nadong, Sungsum, Juuh, Gunung Batu, and Langkap.
The head of the Balangan Disaster Management Agency, Rahmi, said floodwaters in several locations began to recede by Saturday afternoon.
“In Tebing Tinggi, water levels have started to drop, and access routes to Mayanau Village are now passable. Recovery efforts are gradually underway,” Rahmi said on Saturday.
Despite improving conditions, emergency teams remain on high alert as extreme weather is still forecast for parts of South Kalimantan, raising concerns over possible secondary flooding.
Meanwhile, Balangan Police Chief AKBP Yulianor Abdi described the incident as the most severe flood ever recorded in Tebing Tinggi District.
“This is the worst flooding the local community has experienced. Our priority is evacuating residents and securing affected areas,” he said.
The latest flooding adds to a growing list of climate-related disasters across Indonesia, highlighting the country’s increasing vulnerability to extreme rainfall and underscoring the urgent need for stronger disaster mitigation and environmental management strategies. (AT Network)
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