Jakarta on Alert as Water Level Rises in Katulampa

Heavy downpours in Bogor since Wednesday afternoon have caused water levels in the Katulampa sluice gate to exceed normal levels. Based on the latest information, the water level has reached 120 cm or on level III alert. Hence, Jakarta residents are urged to be vigilant of the coming flood, especially those living on the banks of Ciliwung River.

Until 6.35 PM, our team noted water level reached 120 cm or on level III alert

Muchtiyanto, a member of Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) said the water level in Katulampa sluice gate continues to rise gently. "Until 6.35 PM, our team noted water level reached 120 cm or on level III alert," he expressed, Wednesday (1/21).

He disclosed, such situation will have an impact in some areas. They are Kampung Melayu Urban Village, Bidaracina Urban Village, Rawa Jati Urban Village, Kebon Baru Urban Village, Kalibata Urban Village, Pengadegan Urban Village, and Alley Arus (Cawang). 

Katulampa in Alert 3, Citizens Urged to Be Wary of Floods

On the other hand, the water level in other gates are still in normal condition or on level IV alert. They are Depok (100 cm), Manggarai (620 cm), Karet (380 cm), Krukut Hulu (50 cm), Pesanggrahan (75 cm), and Angke Hulu (50 cm).

Then there are also Cipinang Hulu (80 cm), Sunter Hulu (50 cm), Pulogadung (370 cm), Pluit (175 cm), and Pasar Ikan (141 cm).