The Jakarta Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) provided assistance to flood survivors in Bidara Cina Urban Village, Jatinegara Sub-district, East Jakarta.

I hope it can lighten their burden

The symbolic handover of assistance was conducted by Jakarta DWP Chairperson, Komariah Marullah, to Bidara Cina Urban Village Secretary, Heidy Amelia Rangkuti, at the evacuation site, the East Jakarta Youth Center Hall (GRJT), Jalan Raya Otista.

She stated there were 21 items of in-kind assistance given to flood survivors.

"I hope it can lighten their burden and hope the flood recedes quickly so they (flood survivors) can return to their homes soon," she expressed, Wednesday (3/5).

She detailed the assistance provided, including 10 cartons of packaged cooking oil, five cartons of soy sauce, 100 packages of kidsware, 100 family kits, 50 mats, five cartons of instant noodles, 25 cartons of mineral water, and two cartons of dates.

"We also provide assistance for house cleaning needs," he explained.

She stressed that it should be distributed to the flood survivors in an orderly and as fairly as fairly as possible.

"Stay motivated, the Jakarta Government is always there and cares for its residents," she exclaimed.

Bidara Cina Urban Village Secretary, Heidy Amelia Rangkuti uttered the flooding due to the overflowing Ciliwung River occurred in RW 07, 11, 12, and 14.

"Out of seven evacuation sites, only one remains here with a total of 90 people," she stated.