River Normalization must Be Accelerated

City DPRD Chairperson, Prasetio Edi Marsudi has encouraged the Ciliwung-Cisadane Flood Control Office (BBWSCC) to speed up river normalization program in the capital.

The solution is normalization thus some areas can be free from inundation when floodwaters come

"The solution is normalization thus some areas can be free from inundation when floodwaters come," he expressed, Tuesday (2/6).

First Phase Normalization of Krukut River Will Focus on River Deepening

Based on the review results at flood sites in Kebon Baru, Tebet, South Jakarta last night, he assessed, floods in the field were triggered by the overflowing waters of Ciliwung River that has no sheet pile.

"In Kebon Baru, there is an area that is not flooded, precisely behind SMAN 8. This is because its area sheet pile. While for the flooded area is because of not having sheet pile. In conclu sion, the river width must be optimal and in accordance with its function," he stated.