Hundreds Evacuate as Floods Inundate Rawajati Houses
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The floods returned on Tuesday (3/8) after overflowing waters of Ciliwung, forcing hundreds of residents to take refuge.
Water level is about 2 meters, thus locals had to be evacuated to a safer place
Rawajati Urban Village Head, Adi Krina disclosed, water came at 6 AM and hit citizen residential at 11 RTs that spread in RW 03 and 07. It caused 425 households evacuated.
"Water level is about 2 meters, thus locals had to be evacuated to a safer place," he stated.
Kedoya Utara Residential InundatedAccording to him, readiness of personnel and food is already available and ready to be distributed to the flood victim.
"We also prepare two rubber boats from Fire Handling and Rescue Dept and logistic from Social Dept and BPBD," he stated.
Meanwhile, Ima (28), a citizen of RT 002/07, water came into her house very quickly. The current water level reaches adult waist.
"We are so familiar with this condition. When we get information about overflowing waters, we immediately evacuate our valuable," he finished.
