PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi emphasized that damage to spatial planning in the Bogor region not only triggers flooding and landslides in the local area, but also impacts downstream areas such as Jakarta.

According to Dedi, massive land use changes in water catchment areas and hills have been a major factor in the increasing frequency of disasters in Bogor in recent years. "I fully understand the various environmental damage issues in Bogor Regency. Many floods and landslides are caused by changes in spatial planning," he said on Tuesday (May 5, 2026).

He explained that green areas, which should function as water catchment areas and landslide prevention, have now been largely converted, including into residential areas. These changes have occurred on a large scale since the previous spatial planning policy.

The impact, he said, is not only felt in Bogor but also extends to other areas downstream. "Bogor isn't just for the people of Bogor. Bogor protects Bekasi, Karawang, and even Jakarta," he stressed.

Dedi specifically highlighted the Sukamakmur area, which he considered to have undergone significant changes. Many of the hills in the area have been converted into housing, increasing the risk of landslides and river overflows, which can impact areas below.

As a mitigation measure, the West Java Provincial Government is working to restore spatial planning in Bogor to restore environmental balance. "We are trying to restore Bogor's spatial planning to maintain the mountains, rivers, and lakes, preventing disasters from occurring all the time," he said.

He emphasized that restoring spatial planning is key to protecting the wider agglomeration area, including Jakarta, from the threat of recurring flooding. Therefore, Dedi urged all parties to halt spatial exploitation that ignores safety and environmental sustainability.

"If we want Bogor, Bekasi, Karawang, and Jakarta to be free from disasters, let's protect Bogor so that it doesn't just become a center of exploitation, but maintains its natural beauty," he concluded.