Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama acknowledged that he still found the gutters that clogged by garbage in the capital city. Whereas, his party had instructed urban village and sub-district head to check every channel regarding on this matter.

Which is why I instruct headmen do not care, I told them that I do not wanna hear about inundation anymore

"Which is why I instruct headmen do not care, I told them that I do not wanna hear about inundation anymore," he said, at City Hall, Friday (7/22).

He stated one location that is still inundated after rain is spotted in Pasar Senen and Cempaka Putih areas. Even there are street vendors (PKL) and pedicabs occupying the sidewalk. They also throw garbage carelessly and clog water flow in the channel.

"Do not let them to throw garbage there. Yesterday, I saw water flow still clogged in the channel around Senen and Cempaka Putih, whereas rain has stopped. Surely it will lead to inundation," he asserted.

Basuki added his party has asked every headman to continuously monitor the channel in their regions. It also applies during dry season.