To anticipate flooding during heavy rain, the Central Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-agency, cleaned up the manhole covers and storm drains on Jalan Pegansaan Timur, Cikini Urban Village, Menteng.

Today, the cleaning was completed and will then be evaluated

Menteng Sub-district Bina Marga Executing Unit Head, Reza Febyanto said the cleanup action involved six personnel where it started by opening the channel manhole covers and ensuring no blockages.

Afterward, personnel checked several storm drains to ensure that no material or mud was blocking the water access to the channel.

"The rain provided an overview of potential locations for flooding. That's why, we carry out checks and cleaning," he said, Tuesday (1/30).

In the future, his party will keep monitoring road conditions when heavy rain occurs and will build more storm drains if needed.

"We also lowered the gutter section of the road, thus water flows smoothly into the channel under the road. Today, the cleaning was completed and will then be evaluated," he asserted.

The action received appreciation from a motorbike driver, Ari (29).

"The puddle isn't high, but if you pass by it's a bit annoying," said this private employee in the Menteng area.