Flood hits East Jakarta

Flood hits East Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): Floods swept across parts of East Jakarta
yesterday when the Cipinang river overflowed due to heavy rains.

The areas affected were the Makasar, Kebon Pala and Cipinang
Melayu sub-districts, with floodwater reaching 80
centimeters,Antara reported.

The news agency said the Ciliwung river's water level
slightly rose but did not overflow.

Meanwhile East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono said the flood warning
sirene was sounded when the water level of the Ciliwung river in
Depok reached 2,4 meters. "But people living near the riverbank
in Depok were not evacuated because hours later the water level
subsided," he said
He said temporary shelters and public kitchens had been set up
to anticipate more serious floods that would force people to
flee their houses. (bas)