Basuki Is Optimistic Puddle Can Recede Rapidly
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T Purnama ensured Jakarta gears up to anticipate flood this year. His optimistic is accompanied by several preparations, starting from improving midstream, preparing water pump as well as normalizing river.
Midstream improvement has been done, pump and dam are gear up to face flood
“Midstream improvement has been done, pump and dam are gear up to face flood,” he said at City Hall, Tuesday (11/17).
Ahok said if either flood or tidal wave happened it only takes 6 hours to be receded as long as no leak levee. “Everythings are ready,” he uttered.
Flood Under Sudirman Landmark RecededHe wants to break the statement from observer who judges Jakarta is in worrying condition. “Just pray for the best Jakarta. Let’s prove that he was wrong totaly wrong,” he expressed.
Nevertheless, he admitted that west and east canal are not ready yet to face flood. One last thing is he is not expect any power outage. “Our west and east canal aren’t yet ready,” he disclosed.
