Tidal Wave, Pasar Ikan Sluice Gate on Alert 2 Status Level
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by
Water level in Pasar Ikan sluice gate continues to increase. This is due to tidal wave or rob on the northern coast of Jakarta.
By that means the sluice gate is on alert level 2 status
Water level began increase since 10 AM. Residents are asked to be aware of the potential tidal flood.
"Water level monitored at 12 PM touched 229 centimeters. By that means the sluice gate is on alert level 2 status," said Suratman, officer on duty of Pusdalops for Jakarta Mitigation Disaster Agency (BPBD) Jakarta, Thursday (12/24).
400 Sandbags Prepared to Anticipate Tidal Wave in Kapuk MuaraHe added if water level continues to rise, some areas will be affected on tidal flood. Here are the flood prone areas; Cilincing, Kalibaru, Koja, Lagoa, Tanjung Priok, Kebon Bawang, Ancol, Penjaringan, Pluit, Kapuk Muara and Kamal Muara.
"During so far no areas been affected. Residents appealed to be alerted," he finished.
