21 Areas in West Jakarta Prone to Flooding

West Jakarta Water Management Public Management Sub-Department recorded that there are at least 21 flood-prone areas with water level up to 70 centimeters in West Jakarta. Hence, people are urged to be extra vigilant when passing through such areas. 

I'm instructing the Water Management Public Works Sub-Department to seriously overcome flooding, especially in flood-prone areas

"I'm instructing the Water Management Public Works Sub-Department to seriously overcome flooding, especially in flood-prone areas. Moreover, this is already entering rainy season," said West Jakarta Mayor, Anas Effendi, Saturday (12/20).

Those 21 flood-prone areas are located in some sub-districts, as follow:

Basuki Optimistic Flood will Recede Quickly

1. Cengkareng Sub-District

- Jalan Daan Mogot, Jalan Kapuk Kamal with water level between 20-30 centimeters, Jalan Kapuk Raya, Taman Palem Lestari Residence, Pendongkelan, Jembatan Gantung and Duri Kosambi with water level over 30 centimeters.

2. Kebon Jeruk Sub-District

- Jalan Arjuna Utara or precisely in front of Esa Unggul University, in front of Villa Kelapa Dua, and Jalan Kebon Jeruk Raya with water level over 20 centimeters (in Kebon Jeruk Sub-Districts), as well as Jalan Panjang or precisely in front of Green Garden and Jalan Patra Raya with water level 70 centimeters.

3. Palmerah and Grogol Petamburan Sub-Districts

- Jalan S Parman, Jalan Latumenten, and Jalan Kyai Tapa with water level over 50 centimeters.  

4. Kembangan Sub-District

- Kembangan Raya Traffic Light, Meruya Indah, and Joglo Baru with water level between 25-50 centimeters.

5. Tamansari Sub-District

- Under Jalan Asemka Flyover

6. Kalideres Sub-District 

- Jalan Kamal Raya

7. Tambora Sub-District 

- Jalan Tubagus Angke with water level over 40 centimeters