Personnel Speed Up Inundation Handling in West Jakarta
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Regional Disaster Handling Agency (BPBD) noted five RTs are still inundated after moderate and heavy rain fell on Saturday (1/6) yesterday.
From seven goes to five RTs or 0.016 percent out of total 30,772 RTs
Isnawa Adji, agency head, said the number of inundated areas was declining by seven RTs at 12 PM.
"From seven goes to five RTs or 0.016 percent out of total 30,772 RTs. It is targeted to recede quickly," he said, Sunday (1/7).
BPBD: Puddles in Jakarta Have Receded CompletelyIsnawa added that Jakarta BPBD deployed personnel to monitor inundation in each areas and cooperated with Water Resources, Bina Marga, and Fire Handling Agencies to handle the inundation together with local urban village and sub-district heads.
"We appeal to the resident to be aware with inundation. Please contact 112 for emergency situation. The service is free and operate 24 hours," he closed.
Here are impacted areas data:
- West Jakarta by 5 RTs;
1. Rawa Buaya Urban Village
Total: 2 RTs
Level: 60-100 cm
Cause: Heavy rain and Angke River overflowing
2. Kembangan Utara Urban Village
Total: 1 RT
Level: 100 cm
Cause: Heavy rain
3. Kembangan Selatan
Total: 2 RTs
Level: 100 cm
Cause: Heavy rain
Data for areas that already receded are:
1. Pondok Pinang Urban Village: 3 RTs
2. Sukabumi Selatan Urban Village: 1 RT
3. Cilandak Timur Urban Village: 2 RTs
4. Lebak Bulus Urban Village: 1 RT
5. Pesanggrahan Urban Village: 2 RTs
6. Kebayoran Lama Utara Urban Village: 3 RTs
7. Kramat Pela Urban Village: 30 RTs
8. Kedoya Selatan Urban Village: 1 RT
9. Joglo Urban Village: 1 RT
10. Cipulir Urban Village: 1 RT
11. Kedaung Kali Angke Urban Village: 2 RTs
