154 Fallen and Broken Trees Handled in East Jakarta

East Jakarta City Park and Forestry Sub-agency handled 86 fallen trees and 68 broken trees during January up to March 27, 2026.

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Sub-agency's Head of Green Line and Cemetery Section, Made Widhi Adnyana Surya Pratita said the intensity of rain and strong winds are the main factors in the increasing number of incidents of fallen and broken trees.

"The last case occurred on Jalan DI Panjaitan, Cipinang Cempedak Urban Village and Jalan Kedondong, Rawamangun Urban Village," he said, Friday (3/27).

Broken and Fallen Trees in East Jakarta Evacuated

As an anticipatory measure, Made continued, gradual tree pruning or trimming in 10 districts and 65 urban villages in East Jakarta continues to be carried out.

He explained that in the period from January to March 27, 2026, light pruning was carried out on 126 trees, moderate pruning on 3,427 trees, and heavy pruning on 693 trees.

In addition, as many as 212 trees had to be cut down due to their fragile condition or due to the impact of the water channel construction project.

"Every tree that is cut down will be replaced with a new planting," he explained.

A total of 457 Green Task Force personnel and 467 Cemetery Task Force personnel were deployed to anticipate the incident of fallen trees and to carry out follow-up pruning in the field.

"We urge the public to be extra vigilant, especially during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Residents should immediately report any trees that could potentially fall so we can address them promptly," he stated.