Flood in Jakarta Won't Last More Than Seven Hours, Basuki Says
access_time January 28 2016 03:59 PM remove_red_eye 1658
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Governor, Basuki T. Purnama revealed flood in Jakarta is quickly receding. Dredging in almost water channel and river, causing flood only lasted seven hours.
I ensure the flood in Jakarta won't last more than seven hours
"I ensure the flood in Jakarta won't last more than seven hours," he stated, at City Hall, Thursday (1/28).
He disclosed, to handle flood, all water channel must be connected. There are more than 1,000 channels and some have been cleaned by PPSU officer.
Prone to Flood, 34 Urban Villages Must Report Region Condition Every DayAnother problem is most of channels are covered by utility. Thus water cannot flow smoothly and spill out into the street.
"Every channel is full of cables. Unfortunately, I cannot cut off it carelessly," he exclaimed.
