Alert for Extreme Weather in Jakarta, 1,200 Pumps Prepared to Anticipate Flooding
The Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI Jakarta) is strengthening preparedness to face the potential for flooding as the risk of extreme weather increases. The Water Resources Agency (Dinas SDA) ensures that all flood control devices are prepared, from pumps and polder systems to the maintenance of water bodies to keep them functioning optimally.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Water Resources Agency, Ika Agustin Ningrum, emphasised that all personnel are on full alert to respond to the potential for high-intensity rain.
“We ensure that all flood control devices can function optimally, both before, during, and after high-intensity rain. Flood mitigation is collaborative work that requires speed, accuracy, and infrastructure readiness,” she stated on Thursday (26/3).
She detailed that the preparation of flood control facilities includes stationary pumps, mobile pumps, and water gates operated in an integrated manner from the pre-flood phase to handling during ponding.
Based on data as of 13 March 2026, the Water Resources Agency recorded 668 units of stationary pumps spread across 243 locations. Meanwhile, 537 units of mobile pumps are prepared in five administrative city areas to reach ponding points not served by fixed pumps.
On the upstream handling side, dredging acceleration is also being intensified to increase drainage holding capacity. Until mid-March, the dredging volume in five areas had reached 123,393 cubic metres since it began on 2 January 2026.
Throughout 2025, the total dredging even reached 919,173 cubic metres. To support this work, the Water Resources Agency deploys at least 260 excavator units and 465 dump truck units at various ponding-prone points.
“We also prepare the Water Resources Task Force or Blue Troops, who become the front line when floods occur. In addition to operating pumps, officers also routinely conduct field monitoring to ensure water flow remains controlled,” she concluded.
Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, emphasised that his side has coordinated with the DKI BPBD, BNPB, and BMKG regarding extreme weather mitigation measures.
The potential for tidal flooding in October this year depends on the rate of land subsidence and the efforts undertaken to address it.