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By Sunday Morning, Flooding Points in DKI Jakarta Reach 48 RT and 16 Streets

| Source: CNN_ID Translated from Indonesian | Infrastructure
By Sunday Morning, Flooding Points in DKI Jakarta Reach 48 RT and 16 Streets
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Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of DKI Jakarta has updated the data on floodwater points in DKI Jakarta. As of 06:00 WIB on Sunday, 8 March, there were 48 RT and 16 Jalan experiencing flooding. Water heights ranged from 20 cm to 170 cm. Affected areas were mainly in West Jakarta, South Jakarta, and East Jakarta.

‘BPBD notes that there are currently 48 RT and 16 Jalan inundated,’ said Isnawa Adji, Executive Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta, in a statement on Sunday.

Here are the details by area. Starting with West Jakarta with flood points in 22 RT:

  • Kelurahan Kedaung Kali Angke: 4 RT; Height: 60-70 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Kedoya Selatan: 4 RT; Height: 30 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Kedoya Utara: 4 RT; Height: 20 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Sukabumi Selatan: 2 RT; Height: 100 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Joglo: 1 RT; Height: 65 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Kembangan Selatan: 5 RT; Height: 40-50 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Kembangan Utara: 2 RT; Height: 60 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall and overflow from Kali Bendungan Kali Pelopor

In South Jakarta, 22 RT were affected. Details:

  • Kelurahan Cilandak Barat: 1 RT; Height: 120 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Cipete Utara: 3 RT; Height: 170 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Petogogan: 12 RT; Height: 20 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Pela Mampang: 1 RT; Height: 170 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall, overflow from Kali Krukut and Kali PHB Nipam

  • Kelurahan Duren Tiga: 3 RT; Height: 60-100 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

  • Kelurahan Cilandak Timur: 2 RT; Height: 120 cm; Cause: Heavy rainfall

In East Jakarta there are 4 RT in Kelurahan Halim Perdana Kusuma affected by floods. Water heights reach 40-70 cm with heavy rainfall as the main cause.

Additionally, there are 16 flooded roads. Details:

  • Jl. Srengseng Raya, Kel. Srengseng

  • Jl. Daan Mogot, KM 13, Kel. Rawa Buaya

  • Jl. Perumahan Green Garden (MCD), Kel. Kedoya Utara

  • Jl. Meruya Selatan, Kel. Meruya Selatan

  • Jl. Daan Mogot (Depan Victoria), Kel. Cengkareng Timur

  • Jl. Daan Mogot Halte Taman Kota, Kel. Kedaung Kali Angke

  • Jl. Kapten Pierre Tendean, Kel. Kuningan Barat

  • Jl. Cileduk Raya (Seskoal), Kel. Cipulir

  • Jl. Cileduk Raya (Kolong ITC), Kel. Cipulir

  • Jl. Cileduk Raya (Pom Bensin Shell), Kel. Ulujami

  • Jl. Bintaro Permai Raya (H. Gari), Kel. Pesanggrahan

  • Jl. Beo, Kel. Pesanggrahan

  • Jl. Swadarma Raya, Kel. Ulujami

  • Jl. Puri Kembangan (Depan Sekolah SMK Budi Murni), Kel. Kedoya Selatan, Kel. Kedoya Selatan

  • Jl. Kramat Raya, Kel. Tugu Utara

  • Jl. Rawa Indah RT 003 RW 003, Kel. Pegangsaan Dua

Water heights on these roads ranged from 10 cm to 120 cm, mainly due to heavy rainfall.

BPBD DKI said it has deployed personnel to monitor flooding across the affected areas. In addition, coordination has taken place between the SDA Department, the Dinas Bina Marga, the Gulkarmat Department, and the local lurah and camat to pump floodwater and ensure the water gates are functioning properly. The aim is for the floods to recede quickly. BPBD Jakarta also urged the public to stay cautious and vigilant against flood risks.

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