Inundation in East Jakarta Gradually Receding
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The inundation hit several areas in East Jakarta is receding. Some areas were inundated due to the overflowing of the Ciliwung River.
monitor the condition since dawn
Head of the Regional Coordinating Task Force of the East Jakarta Regional Disaster Handling Agency (BPBD), Ali Kojim, said that there were five inundation points caused by the overflowing Ciliwung River.
Flood Prevention in Patra Area Being Optimized"We deployed 30 personnel to monitor the condition since dawn," he said, Tuesday (10/28).
Ali added that the first inundation points was on Jalan Balai Rakyat RT 05/05, Balekambang Urban Village, Kramat Jati District.
"The inundation began around 3 AM, with the water reaching 80 centimeters. However, by 6 AM this morning, the water had receded," he added.
The inundation also occurred on Jalan Haji Maliki RT 09 and 11, RW 05, and Jalan Taman Harapan RT 02,04, and 15 of RW 03, Cawang Urban Village.
"Inundation at this location occurred at 3 AM with an initial height of 60 centimeters, increasing to 100 centimeters at 5 AM, and gradually receding to 45 centimeters at 9 AM," he continued.
Water also inundated Jalan Musholla Al Hikmah RT 06/RW 07 and Jalan Seruni I RT 01 and 04, RW 06, Cililitan Urban Village. The water height reached 100 cm at 4 AM.
"The water started to recede at 9 AM," he said.
Jalan Baiduri Bulan RT 06 and 12, RW 03 and Jalan Tanjung Lengkong RT 05/07, Bidara Cina Urban Village was also inundated at 3 AM.
"The water height reached 130 cm at 6 AM and receded to 100 cm at 9 AM," he added.
The resident's houses on Jalan Kebon Pala II RT 12 and 13, RW 04 and RT 10 and 11, RW 05, Kampung Melayu Urban Village was inundated at 3:30 AM by 30 cm.
"Water level reached 125 cm at 7 AM then receded to 100 cm at 9 AM," he continued.
Meanwhile, Balekambang Urban Village Head, Herman Triono admitted the inundated areas are generally back to normal.
"he water started to inundate RW 05 at 2 AM by 60 cm. Now the water has receded. We deployed 10 PPSU personnel to assist residents cleaning mud," he admitted.
