As disciples homes are flooded, they begin relief efforts.

Experts estimated El Nino would affect the penta-flooding (once every five years) in 2007, but history turned it around. February 1, 2008 Jakarta is underwater in only a few hours of rain. One year ago, exactly on the same day, the big flood took place just like February 1, 2001. When residents woke up this morning, some areas had water as high as 2 meters. Most of 12 millions residents in the metropolitan were trapped while travelling to work; the city traffic was a mess all day long until 22:45 pm.

Charles Ham, HOPE worldwide's country director for Indonesia, reported that his house was knee-high as of 10am February 2008 and needed to evacuate his family. The situation has not changed but worsened at 22:45pm as many volunteers and staffs are also experiencing the same condition.

Called for action, HOPE worldwide Indonesia has secured 5 rubber boats and some small amount of supplies to prepare for disaster relief actions starting tomorrow. The DARTs (Disaster Awareness & Relief Teams) trained are prepared to bring hope and change lives as the need arise.

Please keep Jakarta in your prayers as climate change is impacting the capital of Indonesia!

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