DKI Ensures Flood Control Infrastructure Operates Optimally to Anticipate Flooding

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is ensuring that flood control infrastructure, namely pumps, polders, and water bodies, continues to function optimally as an effort to anticipate extreme weather, one of which has the potential to cause flooding.

“We are ensuring that all flood control devices can function optimally, both before, during, and after high-intensity rain,” said the Head of the DKI Jakarta Water Resources Agency, Ika Agustin Ningrum, in Jakarta on Thursday.

Ika stated that her agency is preparing stationary pumps, mobile pumps, and water gates to work at maximum capacity, both in the pre-flood phase and during flood handling.

Based on data up to 13 March 2026, there are 668 units of stationary pumps spread across 243 locations.

In addition, there are 537 units of mobile pumps distributed across five administrative regions of Jakarta. These pumps are used to reach pooling points that cannot be served by stationary pumps.

Up to 13 March 2026, the dredging volume in the five administrative city regions has reached 123,393 cubic metres.

Throughout 2025, the total dredging volume recorded reached 919,173 cubic metres. To support this activity, the Water Resources Agency deployed 260 excavator units and 465 dump truck units.

Ika added that the Water Resources Agency is also preparing a task force (satgas) or blue troops ready to move when flooding occurs. They are tasked with supporting pump operations and ensuring that pooling can be handled quickly.

“In addition, the blue troops routinely conduct field monitoring to keep conditions under control,” she said.

She also urged the public to remain alert to the potential for pooling. In emergency conditions, residents can access the JAKI application or contact the 112 service.