Some Streets in C. Jakarta Still Inundated

Puddles occurred since the morning, is still hitting several streets in Central Jakarta. The water level in each location varies between 10-20 centimeters.

Currently, the water in Ciliwung River is still higher than connecting channel, thus water is clogged

Relaying on Beritajakarta.com's watchlist, the streets which are still flooded are Jl Gunung Sahari Raya, Jl Sawah Besar, Jl Bungur Raya and Jl Angkasa Raya, with 20 centimeters high. While puddle on Jl Kartini II, as high as 10 centimeters.

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Head of Central Jakarta Water Management Sub-dept, Dicky Surherlan disclosed, duration of low tide is because the water in the Ciliwung River is still high, so the water retained. If the water in the river has dropped significantly, the water will quickly recede.

"Currently, the water in Ciliwung River is still higher than connecting channel, thus water is clogged," he said, Thursday (4/21) night.

Until now, a number of suck-up cars belonging Central Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept, as well as two mobile stations belonging to Water Management Sub-dept are still working at puddle sites.