Flood Heights in Jakarta Predicted to Decrease in 2016
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by
Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) predicted puddle height in a number areas in capital will decrease in the peak of rainy season in upcoming 2016.
Whereas many preparations to anticipate flood has been prepared by Water Management
Data from Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency, the
highest peak of water level in last 2007 reached 8 meters and keep decreasing
until it stable into 4 meters in 2013 and 2014 and continues to decrease in 2015
become 3 meters.
“Whereas many preparations to anticipate flood
has been prepared by Water Management. So, it will decrease for sure,” said
Deni Wahyu Heriyanto, Jakarta BPBD’s Head Operation, Thursday (11/19).
Haeriyanto uttered the highest peak of water
level in 2013 and 2014 reached 4 meters hit Kampung Pulo, Kampung Melayu. While
this year, the highest peak of water level hit Jati Padang, Pasar Minggu
reached up to 3 meters.
“In addition, after sheet pile and higher levee
construction in Kampung Pulo is completely built in December. We’ve prepared rubber
boat for 125 urban villages,” he expressed.
