Inundation in Rawajati Recedes Quickly Than Previous Years
access_time February 02 2016 02:14 PM remove_red_eye 1759
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The overflowing waters of Ciliwung River that flooded some RTs in RW 07, Rawajati, South Jakarta has receded. Even the water receded only in two hours.
Last year, water level could reach more than one meter. But now it receded quickly
"In Manggarai Sluice Gate, the water level rose up to 700 cm high at 2 AM. And at 3 AM, the water overflowed and spilled out onto the street as high as 40 cm. But it has receded at 5.30 AM. I think it is quickly than last year," said Chairman of RT 02/07, M Fatoni, Tuesday (2/2).
Sumarni, a citizen of RT 04/07 whose house right on the edge of Ciliwung River assessed the inundation height this year was lower than in previous years.
Puddles in Kemang Selatan Receded Faster"Last year, water level could reach more than one meter. But now it receded quickly," she told.
Similar statement also came out from Chairman of RT 04/07, Andi.
