Heavy rainfall prompts Tangerang City Government to declare flood alert until tomorrow

Therefore, we have declared an alert status to be a shared vigilance and readiness in facing potential heavy rainfall that could still occur. Tangerang City Government, in Banten, has declared an alert related to the potential for heavy and very heavy rain until tomorrow morning, in line with the early warning issued by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The Head of the Tangerang City BPBD, Mahdiar, contacted on Sunday, said that monitoring of the Water Level (TMA) via CCTV for river discharge continues to rise. In addition, field observations indicate that moderate to heavy rainfall remains possible in Tangerang City and the surrounding areas this morning and afternoon. Mahdiar said that nine districts are currently affected by floods, with depths ranging from 50 centimetres to as high as 1.5 metres. Several displaced residents have evacuated to posts including the RPH and Mushola Petir Cipondoh, Ma’arif Mosque Petir, and the Total Persada GOR. Anggun, a resident of the Taman Cibodas housing complex, said that almost all residential areas were flooded due to the overflow of Kali Sabi. Vehicles can no longer traverse the main road or the roads in front of settlements because they are flooded. Some residents still stay at home for the moment, while others have chosen to evacuate to other locations. “The water height has remained high since predawn. It is still drizzling now and residents are continuing to stay vigilant,” Anggun said.