Jakarta Strengthens Preemptive Steps Against Extreme Weather
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta's Water Resources Agency (SDA) is bolstering flood mitigation efforts in response to the threat of extreme weather. Key actions include optimizing infrastructure through standby pumps and polder systems, as well as regular maintenance of water bodies to ensure peak performance.
To keep conditions manageable
Jakarta SDA Agency Head, Ika Agustin Ningrum said, all personnel remain in a state of full readiness. He guaranteed that all flood management equipment will perform at peak capacity before, during, and after high-intensity rain.
“Flood mitigation is a collective task that demands speed, accuracy, and prepared infrastructure,” he noted, Thursday (3/26).
Jakarta Speeds Up Flood Mitigation EffortsHe noted that ongoing preparations for flood control assets—stationary pumps, mobile pumps, and water gates—aim to ensure peak performance during pre-flood and mitigation periods.
As of March 13, 2026, Jakarta operates 668 stationary pumps across 243 locations, supported by 537 mobile pump units stationed across the city's five administrative areas.
"Mobile pumps are deployed to address flooding in areas unreachable by stationary units," he stated.
He added that his agency is fast-tracking dredging in rivers, canals, and reservoirs to maximize the city's drainage capacity.
Dredging volume in Jakarta’s five administrative areas hit 123,393 cubic meters by March 13, 2026. Starting on January 2, 2026, the project aims to cover more water bodies to boost retention capacity.
He noted that in 2025, total dredging reached 919,173 cubic meters, supported by 260 excavators and 465 dump trucks deployed by the Water Resources Agency.
He added that a task force is on standby to respond to flooding, support pump operations, and ensure rapid management of any puddles.
"They also perform regular field inspections to keep conditions manageable," he stated.
Residents are urged to stay alert to potential flooding. For emergencies, the public can use the JAKI app or call the 112 hotline.
