RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WATER USE AND DIARRHEA OUTBREAK AFTER URBAN FLOODING IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA

Abstract

 Growing concerns have arisen in Jakarta due to the worsening impact of urban flooding, leading to an escalation in cases of diarrhea. This research, conducted in response to the January 2020 floods, aimed to clarify the relationships between water usage patterns and diarrhea. By using satellite image, inundated areas were identified, followed by a questionnaire survey to assess actual water usage in these regions. An analysis was then conducted to examine the relationship between drinking and utility water sources and diarrhea. The findings revealed that having a water supply contract was linked to increased instances of diarrhea after flooding. Additionally, evacuation status is also considered to be related to be diarrher during floods. Possible contributing factors include the deterioration of water quality following flooding, the social circumstances of households with water supply contracts, evacuation behaviors, and poor hygiene conditions in shelters. Therefore, further exploration and additional research are deemed necessary to validate these findings and delve deeper into the underlying issues.