10 C. Jakarta areas prone to floods

JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Public Order office has warned residents in 10 areas of possible flooding.

The areas, which are situated in the lower part of the municipality, are: Kebon Kacang, Pejompongan, Benhil, Karang Anyar, South Mangga Dua, North Gunung Sahari, Serdang, Kebon Sirih, Petamburan and Cempaka Putih.

The last four are the most vulnerable, office head Sulaiman Bachtiar told the city administration's official news portal Berita Jakarta on Saturday.

The municipality's Mental and Spiritual Development Office has also conducted a three-day training for 50 youths on natural disaster management. -- JP