Jakarta: The death toll from flash floods and landslides in and around Indonesia's capital Jakarta reached at least 19 on Thursday, with more heavy rain forecast, authorities said.

The deadliest floods in years displaced more than 62,000 people and caused chaos across parts of South-east Asia's biggest city with train lines blocked and power outages in some areas.

A rescue team evacuates residents from their flooded houses in Jakarta. Credit:AP

Social Affairs Minister Juliani Batubara confirmed a death toll of 19.

Swathes of Jakarta and nearby towns were inundated after heavy rain fell on December 31 and into the early hours of New Year's Day.