The heavy rain that occurred yesterday evening triggered the Mampang River to overflow, caused puddles on Jalan Kemang Utara IX, Bangka Urban Village, Mampang Prapatan Sub-district, South Jakarta. The inundation completely receded at 7.30 AM, Wednesday (1/31).

Since at 7.30 AM, vehicles can now pass without puddles

Bangka Urban Village Head, Firdaus Aulawi said Jalan Kemang Utara IX was inundated at a height of up to 20 centimeters, making it quite difficult for motorists to pass by.

"Since at 7.30 AM, vehicles can now pass without puddles," he expressed, Tuesday (1/31).

He added six PPSU personnel deployed to clean garbage clogged in the water channels. "To manage traffic flows, we coordinated with the South Jakarta Transportation Sub-agency," he explained.

Dede (32), one of the motorists uttered that the inundation caused traffic jams because vehicles had to move slowly.

"They (PPSU and Transportation Sub-agency) are very helpful," he stated.