Water Level at Manggarai Sluice Gate has Receded
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
The water level at Manggarai Sluice Gate, Jalan Tambak, Central Jakarta is gradually receding.
Water level at Katulampa Reservoir also turns normal or at Alert 4 status
Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Department Head, Juani Yusuf stated, this morning around 7:30 AM water level recedes from 925 centimeters into 845 centimeters at 1 PM.
"Alhamdulillah, it recedes gradually. Water level at Katulampa Reservoir also turns normal or at Alert 4 status," he informed, Saturday (2/8).
Four Mobile Pumps Drain Inundation in SunterAccording to him, his side deployed 248 mobile pumps and watermaster to handle inundation in Jakarta.
"Almost 8,000 blue troops were deployed to inundated areas, such as roads and settlements," he added.
Until now, he conveyed, personnel from SDA Department are still handling several inundated areas in Jakarta together with other personnel.
"Inundation in some areas recedes quite slowly because of high tides. I appreciate all personnel who handle inundation on the field. Moreover, today Medan Merdeka area is safe from inundation," he asserted.
