Floods raise disease risk in Indonesia

Jakarta is experiencing severe flooding, leaving residents without access to clean water and increasing the risk of diseases like diarrhea and dengue fever. Health officials warn of a potential crisis if the rains persist, with threats of leptospirosis and cholera. Medical teams are deployed to assist affected areas. Residents hope for drier weather to alleviate the situation.

What measures are being taken by health officials to address the health crisis in Jakarta?

What are the potential consequences if the flooding does not recede in Jakarta?