Torrential rains pounding Medan since November 26 night triggered a nightmare flood on November 27 morning as Sungai Babura in Petisah Hulu, Medan Baru overflowed submerging dozens of homes up to 1 meter deep. Resident Delfi recounted water surging into houses before dawn after nonstop downpour from midnight leaving families sleepless and valuables ruined. Viral videos captured on social media show residents wading through waist-high murky water in Kelurahan Petisah Hulu while children cried atop furniture. BPBD Medan reports the disaster escalated rapidly with Sungai Deli, Sungai Denai and Sungai Belawan also bursting banks flooding 10 districts including Medan Labuhan, Medan Marelan, Medan Johor and Medan Helvetia. Over 7,699 houses inundated affecting 24,874 people from 8,741 families with evacuations underway using rubber boats amid power outages and school closures. In Griya Martubung 1, Medan Labuhan water reached 80 cm despite retention lakes failing to contain runoff from upstream Sibolangit mountains. Historical data reveals Medan faces 50+ flood events yearly due to poor drainage, illegal riverside settlements and deforestation with 2024 recording similar chaos in 6 districts impacting 10,000+ lives. Experts blame clogged sewers from plastic waste and urban sprawl reducing absorption by 40% while climate change intensifies rains up 20% per decade per BMKG. Mayor Bobby Nasution urged residents near rivers to evacuate immediately as forecasts predict more showers through weekend. Relief teams distributed food and blankets but locals demand permanent fixes like normalized rivers and elevated homes. As Medan aims for smart city status by 2030, will recurring floods derail progress or force real change before lives are lost next?
Shocking Medan flood hits 10 districts as Sungai Babura & Deli overflow! Over 7,699 homes underwater, 24,874 residents evacuated in panic – watch terrifying viral clips & uncover why this disaster repeats every rainy season.
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