W. Jakarta ready to fight flood

W. Jakarta ready to fight flood

The West Jakarta authorities have distributed 5,000 sacks of
sand to a number of sub-districts prone to flood.

Mayor Sutardjianto has ordered his personnel to begin 24-hour
lookout for any floods.

According to Sutardjianto, the sacks of sand, to be used to
stop water spreading from a damaged dam, were previously stored
at his office and several district administration offices.

According to Antara, the mayor said over the weekend that at
least 15 sub-districts under his supervision are still prone to
seasonal floods. They include Palmerah, Kedoya, Angke, Kedaung
Kali Angke, Cengkareng, Taman Kota and Tamansari.

Head of the local Public Works agency M. Pasaribu said his
office has done various things to facilitate the flow of water at
several rivers passing through the prone areas. (bsr)