Analysis of Causes of Flooding on Highways in Palembang City (Case Study: Jl. Urip Sumaharjo Lrg. Langgar Ajendam II Sriwijaya)

Abstract

Flooding is a natural disaster that often hits Indonesia, causing material losses and loss of human life. Flood control systems, such as drainage systems, are an important solution to reduce the adverse effects of flooding. This research aims to analyze the causes of flooding in lr.langgar through a case study approach, this research aims to identify the factors that cause flooding at that location. Data analysis and hydrology, and drainage system evaluation. The analysis found that the cause is the narrowing channel size due to the accumulation of sedimentation in the channel, the accumulation of garbage, and the thickness of the mud in the channel also affects the reduction in channel dimensions.