Heavy Rain in Jakarta Inundates Jalan Sudarso, Disrupts Traffic
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Heavy rain today's morning up to afternoon has left inundation on Jalan Yos Sudarso, Tanjung Priok Sub-district. According to the latest news, the water level in Kodamar and IBI Campus, reached more than 50 centimeters
I've ordered Bina Marga, Water Resources and Gulkarmat to do handling
Based on the information gathered, it has been occurred since 10 AM. The water level continues to rise up to 12.30 PM on the adult's knee at the deepest point.
Until Night, Light Heavy Rain will Fall in JakartaAccording to Beritajakarta.id, a number of two-wheeled vehicles are broke down after forcing through the inundation. Hence, some of vehicles heading to Tanjung Priok had to conduct contra flow through Jalan Yos Sudarso towards Cempaka Mas.
In the field, dozens of Bina Marga officers provided aid to vehicles that broke down and arranged traffic.
North Jakarta Vice Mayor, Junaedi admitted, rain has caused inundation in some areas since morning. He then immediately ordered the related units to handle it.
"I've ordered Bina Marga, Water Resources and Gulkarmat to do handling," he asserted, Thursday (2/15).
The Gulkarmat will alert mobile pump for pumping water from Sunter Flyover of Jalan Yos Sudarso.
"We want them to send fire trucks to pump water," he said.
