The Indonesian capital Jakarta was slammed by monsoon floods on Saturday forcing more than 1,000 to flee their homes. Some 1,380 Jakarta residents were evacuated from southern and eastern areas of the city, home to 10 million people, after floodwaters reached up to 1.

Monsoon floods hit Jakarta, more than 1,000 forced to evacuate

Torrential rain brought floods to Indonesia’s capital Jakarta paralysing large parts of the city as rescue workers used boats to navigate streets.

Indonesia's Capital Jakarta could be under water by 2050

Torrential rains flood Indonesia's Jakarta twice in one year

The death toll in Indonesia floods rose to 21 even as forecasters warned of heavy rain on Thursday. "We're still updating the figures from various sources and there is a possibility that the toll could increase," National disaster agency spokesman Agus Wibowo said.

Death toll in Indonesia flood rises to 21; thousands displaced

At least 21 people were confirmed dead on Thursday and thousands were forced to evacuate, after severe flooding hit Indonesia's capital as residents were celebrating the New Year.

Indonesia floods: 21 killed in Jakarta since new year eve

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Monsoon floods hit Jakarta, more than 1,000 forced to evacuate

Indonesia's Capital Jakarta could be under water by 2050

Torrential rains flood Indonesia's Jakarta twice in one year

Death toll in Indonesia flood rises to 21; thousands displaced

Indonesia floods: 21 killed in Jakarta since new year eve