Puddles on 19 Roads in Jakarta Recede Quickly

As many as 19 roads that have been inundated due to moderate to heavy intensity rain on Thursday (1/4) afternoon until last night, finally receded on Friday (1/5) morning.

In an emergency, residents can call telephone number 112

Jakarta BPBD Head, Isnawa Adji said that until 6 AM, the puddles that previously occurred at 19 points on the road had receded. "Puddle was caused by moderate to heavy rainfall that flushed most areas of Jakarta yesterday," he expressed, Friday (1/5).

According to him, puddles in 66 neighborhoods in South Jakarta and West Jakarta had also receded.

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"Puddles in 66 neighborhoods which have receded are spread across 12 sub-districts, namely Petogogan, Kalibata, Cilandak Timur, Jatipadang, Pejaten Barat, Kebon Pala, Pela Mampang, Duren Tiga, Kuningan Barat, Pegadungan, Kamal, and Pejaten Timur," he explained.

He explained Jakarta BPBD deployed personnel to monitor puddle conditions in each area. They also coordinated with agencies of the Water Resources (SDA), Bina Marga, and Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) to suck up puddles.

"Including ensuring the storm drain functions well together with the local urban village and sub-district heads. We're targeting the inundation to recede quickly," he uttered.

He also urges residents to remain careful and alert to potential puddles.

"In an emergency, residents can call telephone number 112. This is free and operates 24 hours non-stop," he uttered.

Here are the flooded roads that have receded:

1. Jalan Taman Kemang, Bangka Urban Village, Mampang Prapatan Sub-district, South Jakarta

2. Jalan Empang 3 RT 01/01, Pejaten Timur Urban Village, Pasar Minggu Sub-district, South Jakarta

3. Jalan AUP (in front of Bank BNI Pasar Minggu), Pasar Minggu Urban Village, Pasar Minggu Sub-district, South Jakarta

4. Jalan Bank Raya, Pela Mampang Urban Village, Mampang Prapatan Sub-district, South Jakarta

5. Jalan Pinang Ranti II, Pinang Ranti Urban Village, Makasar Sub-district, East Jakarta

6. Jalan Perjuangan Ceger, Ceger Urban Village, Cipayung Sub-district, East Jakarta

7. Jalan Pelita No.5, Lubang Buaya Urban Village, Cipayung Sub-district, East Jakarta

8. Jalan Pusdiklat Depnaker, Makasar Urban Village, Makasar Sub-district, East Jakarta

9. Jalan TMII 1, Pinang Ranti Urban Village, Makasar Sub-district, East Jakarta

10. Jalan Madrasah RW 001, Batu Ampar Urban Village, Kramat Jati Sub-district, East Jakarta

11. Jalan Komodor Halim, Kebon Pala Urban Village, Makasar Sub-district, East Jakarta

12. Jalan Gang 8, Tugu Urban Village, Koja Sub-district

13. Jalan Bhayangkara Koja Tretmall, Tugu Urban Village, Koja Sub-district

14. Jalan Keramat Jaya Raya, Tugu Urban Village, Koja Sub-district

15. Jalan Kemang Utara IX, Duren Tiga Urban Village, Pancoran Sub-district, South Jakarta

16. Jalan Pelabuhan Nizam Zachman, Penjaringan Urban Village, Penjaringan Sub-district

17. Jalan Kamal Raya, Tegal Alur Urban Village, Kalideres Sub-district, West Jakarta Jakarta

18. Jalan Mangga, Tugu Utara Urban Village, Koja Sub-district, North Jakarta

19. Jalan Prepedan RT 003/011, Tegal Alur Urban Village, Kalideres Sub-district, West Jakarta