On January 1, 2020, flash floods hit the Jakarta region of Indonesia. The waters reached as high as 10 feet in areas, trapping people in their homes and killing 66. Climate change is increasing rainfall and causing sea level rise around Jakarta, exacerbating the region’s flooding crisis. In this episode of Source Material, watch emergency responders attempt to reach and provide aid to a person experiencing a medical crisis while trapped in the flooding.

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