Water stoppage in Jakarta

Water stoppage in Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): Extensive water stoppages occurred in many areas of Jakarta on Tuesday, Wednesday and today as the city water company PAM Jaya strived to repair a leaking main pipe on Jl. Jatibaru Raya, Central Jakarta.

The company announced that the areas affected in Central Jakarta mayoralty are parts of Menteng, Jl. Cideng, Jl. Kebon Sirih, Jl. Abdul Muis, Jl. Gajah Mada and the downtown area.

Other affected areas are Jl. Daan Mogot, Pekojan, Gedong Panjang and Jembatan Lima in West Jakarta.

According to a company spokesman, the repair of the main pipe is expected to be finished this afternoon. (mas)