Floodwaters in Kedoya Selatan Gradually Recedes
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Maria Inggita
Flooding caused by the overflow of Pesanggrahan River in RW 05, Kedoya Selatan Urban Village, is gradually receding. However, four families, totaling 10 people, are still taking shelter at Al Ikhlas prayer room at the Kedoya Selatan Urban Village office.
As of this afternoon, water levels are about 30 centimeters
Kedoya Selatan Urban Village Head Aryan Syafari said the flooding began Monday (5/4) night, with water levels continuing to rise at around 60–70 centimeters.
Be Vigilant: 12 Areas Potentially Affected by Tidal Flooding"As of this afternoon, water levels are about 30 centimeters at the deepest point," he informed on Tuesday (5/5).
Aryan said only RT 09 of the 16 RTs in RW 05 was unaffected, with water levels varying across the area.
He noted that Public Infrastructure and Facilities Handling (PPSU) personnel have been deployed since Monday night to monitor the situation and assist with evacuations to the Al Ikhlas prayer room at the urban village office.
"Last night, there were 10 families, or 46 people, taking shelter. As floodwaters recede, only four families are still taking shelter this afternoon," he said.
