Cengkareng Resident Warned to Stay Alert on Floods
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by
Rain which flushed Jakarta has caused water level at Angke Hulu Sluice Gate rise up to 265 centimeters or alert 2. Residents living near the river prompted standby.
Predictably, three hours later, water will arrive in Cengkareng Drain
Officer of Operation Control Center (Pusdalops) for Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Agung disclosed, the rising water occurred at around 5 PM. Water debit continuous tor raise until at 9 PM, which is 265 centimeters.
"Predictably, three hours later, water will arrive in Cengkareng Drain," he predicted, Monday (2/29).
Water Setting Needed to Solve FloodAs anticipation, floodwater that will impact on several regions. They are Duri Kosambi, Rawa Buaya, Kedoya Selatan/Green Garden, Kedoya Utara, Cengkareng Timur, and Cengkareng Barat.
Meanwhile, water level at Karet Sluice Gate has touched 490 centimeters or alert 3. It is predicted in six hours, floodwater from Ciliwung will arrive in Matraman Dalem, Kalipasir Kwitang, Jati Pinggir, Jatipulo, and Tomang Rawa Kepa.
