Pondok Marharta Submerged By Floods As High As 30 Cm, South Tangerang BPBD Alerts Boats Around TPS

TANGERANG - The rain that has occurred since last night has affected a number of areas by flooding. One of them was in Pondok Maharta, Pondok Aren, Tangerang, which was flooded as high as 30 centimeters.

The Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of the South Tangerang City BPBD, Faridzal Gumai, confirmed the incident. He said that until now the conditions in the area were still flooded.

"There is a bang (flood) but it is still being monitored, the incident occurred at Maharta 30 Cm," said Gumai when confirmed, Wednesday, February 14.

To anticipate the increasing water level, his party will deploy a boat.

"The boat has been ordered to be prepared if necessary immediately slide to the location," he said.

Regarding the conditions at the Voting Station (TPS), said Gumay, his party has also been on standby around the location. The goal is to ensure that the voting in the area continues smoothly in the event of a flood.

"I have ordered the monitor and check the TPS, if it is safe from inundation or flooding if it cannot be accessed, then we will lower the boat to the TPS," the lid said.