Excavator Deployed to Clear Landslide Debris on Jalan Kemang Selatan X

The South Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Sub-agency has deployed an excavator to clear landslide debris blocking residents' access on Jalan Kemang Selatan X, RT 03/02, Bangka Urban Village, Mampang Prapatan Sub-district, South Jakarta.

Our main priority now is to reopen the road blocked by the landslide

South Jakarta Water Resources Sub-agency Head Santo said the excavator was deployed to clear soil and rubble from the road and restore access for residents as soon as possible.

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"We received a report yesterday afternoon and requested heavy equipment assistance. Our main priority now is to reopen the road blocked by the landslide," he said on Wednesday (11/11).

Santo explained that an excavator was needed because the large volume of soil and wall debris made it difficult to clear the site manually.

"The cleanup and road reopening are targeted for completion within two to three days. The soil and debris are being excavated from above because access from below is not possible," he said.

According to Santo, an initial assessment indicated that the landslide was caused by a fence that lacked a sufficiently deep foundation. The problem was compounded by rainwater seeping into and collecting behind the wall, putting pressure on the relatively weak structure.

"Once access to the road has been restored, responsibility for repairing the damaged structure will be handed over to the property owner," he added.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Task Force Head Sukendar said response efforts had been underway since the previous day. However, work was temporarily suspended at night to ensure residents' safety and comfort.

"This morning, an excavator from the Water Resources Sub-agency arrived to remove the soil and rubble. This has also allowed us to evacuate motorcycles affected by the landslide," he noted.

The incident affected 30 people, but none of the residents had to leave their homes, Sukendar said. Monitoring and mitigation efforts would remain in place until all response work was completed.

"We will continue working with relevant agencies to monitor areas affected by landslides and prevent similar incidents," he added.