Jakarta Metropolitan Police Move Swiftly to Handle Flooding in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta
Jakarta — The Marine and Air Police Directorate (Ditpolairud) of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) moved swiftly to address flooding in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta, by dispatching personnel to the affected area and assisting residents.
"Since this morning, the Ditpolairud search and rescue team has been on the ground carrying out rapid response efforts to help affected residents," said Jakarta Metropolitan Police Marine and Air Police Director Senior Commissioner Mustofa in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
He said officers had evacuated an infant and moved the child to a safer location. Personnel also helped residents secure motorcycles to prevent them from being submerged further.
The team deployed two rubber boats, one skiff boat, three outboard motors, and safety equipment including life jackets and ring buoys to support the evacuation effort.
"Our personnel went straight to the scene to evacuate residents and help safeguard their valuables. We are ensuring that the police presence is truly felt when the public needs us," Mustofa said.
He added that personnel remained stationed at the flood site to assist residents and anticipate any further rise in water levels.
Overnight rain that lashed Jakarta and surrounding areas throughout Thursday evening caused residential areas in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta, to be inundated by approximately one metre of floodwater.
"This morning at 09.00 Western Indonesian Time, the water has now reached 100 centimetres — a full metre," said Sanusi, head of neighbourhood unit RT 13/RW 04 in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, on Friday.
He said the water had begun rising at around 2 a.m. Water levels continued to climb through Friday morning, submerging homes in low-lying parts of the area.
"The water started rising at two in the morning — from about 50 centimetres earlier, it has now risen to a full metre," Sanusi said.
The one-metre-deep flooding submerged household furniture and vehicles, and cut off access along local roads.
Residents were seen attempting to move their valuables to higher ground. In addition to inundating homes, the flooding disrupted daily activities, with several neighbourhood roads rendered impassable to both two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles.
"Since this morning, the Ditpolairud search and rescue team has been on the ground carrying out rapid response efforts to help affected residents," said Jakarta Metropolitan Police Marine and Air Police Director Senior Commissioner Mustofa in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
He said officers had evacuated an infant and moved the child to a safer location. Personnel also helped residents secure motorcycles to prevent them from being submerged further.
The team deployed two rubber boats, one skiff boat, three outboard motors, and safety equipment including life jackets and ring buoys to support the evacuation effort.
"Our personnel went straight to the scene to evacuate residents and help safeguard their valuables. We are ensuring that the police presence is truly felt when the public needs us," Mustofa said.
He added that personnel remained stationed at the flood site to assist residents and anticipate any further rise in water levels.
Overnight rain that lashed Jakarta and surrounding areas throughout Thursday evening caused residential areas in Kebon Pala, East Jakarta, to be inundated by approximately one metre of floodwater.
"This morning at 09.00 Western Indonesian Time, the water has now reached 100 centimetres — a full metre," said Sanusi, head of neighbourhood unit RT 13/RW 04 in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, on Friday.
He said the water had begun rising at around 2 a.m. Water levels continued to climb through Friday morning, submerging homes in low-lying parts of the area.
"The water started rising at two in the morning — from about 50 centimetres earlier, it has now risen to a full metre," Sanusi said.
The one-metre-deep flooding submerged household furniture and vehicles, and cut off access along local roads.
Residents were seen attempting to move their valuables to higher ground. In addition to inundating homes, the flooding disrupted daily activities, with several neighbourhood roads rendered impassable to both two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles.