Drought Risk in Jakarta, Indonesia
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Jakarta based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (11 events)
- Largest recent event exposed 3,090,000 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - SW of Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia (2026-07-16) — 3,090,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
How Jakarta Compares
Notable Drought Events Near Jakarta
Drought - SW of Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
July 15, 2026 — WARNING
3,090,000 people exposed; $22,693M capital exposed
Drought - Bekasi, Indonesia
July 1, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - E of Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
June 18, 2026 — WARNING
1,420,000 people exposed; $3,757M capital exposed
Drought - E of Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
June 27, 2026 — WARNING
1,420,000 people exposed; $3,757M capital exposed
Drought - NE of Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
June 10, 2026 — WARNING
2,060,000 people exposed; $8,634M capital exposed
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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How this data is built
Jakarta, Indonesia drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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