More flood-prone areas this year

More flood-prone areas this year

JAKARTA (JP): The number of areas in the capital likely to be
inundated by flood waters during the wet season could reach at
least 108, far in excess of last year's 82 sites, it was
announced yesterday.

"However, the number could be even higher if the level of
rainfall is similar to last year's," R. Sitindjak, head of the
Jakarta Disaster Prevention unit, said.

Rapid economic development appeared to be one factor which
contributed to the 30 percent increase in the number of flood-
prone areas, he said.

The areas at risk in Central Jakarta include Petamburan, Jl.
Bendungan Hilir, Jl. Sabang, Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Jl. M.H. Thamrin,
Jl. Industri, Jl. Pangerang Jayakarta, Rajawali Selatan and
Cideng.

In North Jakarta, the list includes Kampung Rawa Badak,
Kampung Tugu Utara, the Kelapa Gading housing complex, Kampung
Warakas, Jl. Martadinata, Jembatan Dua and Teluk Gong.

In West Jakarta, the areas include Daan Mogot,
Palmerah/Kemandoran, Bojong Indah, Batusari, Meruya Ilir and
Mangga Besar.

In South Jakarta, the areas that may be hit include Gandaria
Utara, Kampung Ulujami, Tebet, Melawai, South Manggarai, Pondok
Pinang and Permata Hijau.

In East Jakarta, Cawang Dewi Sartika, Bidara Cina, Kampung
Melayu, Kebon Nanas and Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan are expected to
be affected. (ind)