Flooding in Jakarta submerges 39 RTs and 13 roads on Sunday
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Jakarta Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) notes that 39 Rukun Tetangga (RTs) and 13 road segments in Jakarta were flooded due to heavy rain in the area.
“Flooding occurred due to heavy rain in Jakarta and its surroundings from Saturday to Sunday,” said Mohamad Yohan, head of the BPBD DKI Jakarta Data and Disaster Information Centre, in Jakarta, on Sunday.
BPBD DKI Jakarta has taken various measures to mitigate the impact of floods in affected locations.
He said the latest data shows floods inundating 39 RTs and 13 roads located in West Jakarta and South Jakarta.
Yohan said water heights ranged from 20 centimetres to a maximum of 1.5 metres.
“In Kelurahan Pela Mampang there is one RT flooded up to 1.5 metres,” he added.
The following 39 RTs and 13 roads were flooded as of Sunday midnight:
West Jakarta has 19 RTs, comprising:
Kelurahan Kedaung Kali Angke: 4 RT; Water height: 60-70 cm
Kelurahan Kedoya Selatan: 4 RT; Water height: 30 cm
Kelurahan Kedoya Utara: 4 RT; Water height: 20 cm
Kelurahan Sukabumi Selatan: 2 RT; Water height: 120 cm
Kelurahan Joglo: 1 RT; Water height: 65 cm
Kelurahan Kembangan Selatan: 2 RT; Water height: 50 cm
Kelurahan Kembangan Utara: 2 RT; Water height: 60 cm
South Jakarta has 20 RTs, comprising:
Kelurahan Cilandak Barat: 1 RT; Water height: 120 cm
Kelurahan Cipete Utara: 3 RT; Water height: 100 cm
Kelurahan Petogogan: 12 RT; Water height: 20 cm
Kelurahan Pela Mampang: 1 RT; Water height: 150 cm
Kelurahan Duren Tiga: 1 RT; Water height: 50 cm
Kelurahan Cilandak Timur: 2 RT; Water height: 120 cm
The flooded roads are as follows:
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
Water heights: 10-120 cm.
BPBD DKI Jakarta has deployed personnel to monitor flood conditions in each area and to coordinate with the Infrastructure and Water Resources Agencies (Dinas SDA), Public Works Agency (Dinas Bina Marga), and Fire and Disaster Agency (Gulkarmat) to pump out floodwaters and ensure drainage systems are functioning properly.
“We urge the public to remain cautious and vigilant against the potential for flooding. In emergencies, please call the 112 number. This service is free and operates 24 hours a day, non-stop,” he said.