Entering the rainy season, the ranks of the regional working units (SKPD), urban village, and sub-district heads were instructed play an active role in tackling flooding in the capital. They directly have to monitor the conditions of each region. If the flood happens in the long-term, they will be demoted.

Puddle at some point have decreased a lot, because they (regional heads) clean up the drains well

Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama assessed that urban village and sub-district heads have had much time to dredge the drains. Therefore, if there is bad performance, he threatened to cast strict punishment. But, he also praised the performance of some regional heads who have managed to reduce the puddle.

"Puddle at some point have decreased a lot, because they (regional heads) clean up the drains well. But, we will evaluate every location. If the drain is still clogged, they will be demoted as a staff," asserted Ahok, at City Hall, Tuesday (11/25).

He acknowledged he will keep monitoring the performance of urban village and sub-district heads until December. If there is no a significant change, they will be sanctioned. "We will do evaluation at the end of December. If they refuse to work in the field, we will replace them," he stressed.

In rainy season this time, the city administration predicts as many as 634 RWs in 125 urban villages in Jakarta will be submerged. Most of them located in South and North Jakarta are passed by rivers. Hence, the regional heads asked to routinely check the drain that is connected to the river and monitor the pump house. Thus, each region is ready to face flooding.

"We do not tolerate anymore, if there is puddle, we immediately monitor it. Previously, they reasoned the water level was still reasonable due to it would recede in 3 hours. But, Jakarta cannot tolerate for puddle over 10 minutes that causes congestion for hours. They should find out what causes it and immediately take the solution," he uttered.