Pramono Ensures Optimal Handling as Flood Recedes

Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung stated to remain monitor the flood waters from upstream that hit several areas in Jakarta.

maximal in handling the flood and minimize the impact

Since last night, Pramono has cooperated with related agency to ensure the flood handling runs optimally especially in Ramadan month.

"Stakeholder and related agency has prepared the handling well. It includes the social, natural resources and others related with this," Pramono said, Monday (3/3).

City Government Assists Flood Survivors in East Jakarta

Pramono continued the flood has decreased significantly thanks to the construction of the Ciawi and Sukamahi Reservoirs. Based on the report, current flood has also begun to recede.

Pramono remains appeal all parties to remain alert and ready to anticipate possible further impacts.

Meanwhile, in order to overcome local flood, Pramono added, Jakarta Provincial Government will dredge the water channel and reactivate absorption well. It is run to minimize the flood impact in Jakarta.

"We need to ensure that Jakarta Provincial Government will remain maximal in handling the flood and minimize the impact," he added.

Previously, Jakarta Provincial Government through Regional Disaster Handling Agency (BPBD) is assisting the flood survivors in East Jakarta. Acting Jakarta BPBD Implementer Head, Isnawa Adji, said ready-to-eat food packages were distributed to assist survivors getting their sahur meal.

As for information, the inundation up to 8:25 AM at RW 04, 05, 07 and RW 08, Kampung Melayu Urban Village has receded or lower compared to this dawn.