Central Jakarta Tamhut Sub-dept. Says There Are 23 Tumbang And Sempal Trees Due To Heavy Rain And Strong Winds

JAKARTA - A total of 23 trees in Central Jakarta fell and splinter branches after heavy rains and strong winds, Monday, December 2.

"The data that entered temporarily contained 23 trees. The 23 trees were splinter, some fell," said Head of Central Jakarta City Parks and Forests (Tamhut) Sub-dept., Mila Ananda when confirmed, Monday, December 2.

From 23 temporary data, fallen trees and splinters, including trees belonging to local government assets and private trees (owned by residents).

"Among them is a tree which is located in the local government's assets and is in a private location. Later the details will be submitted after all reports come in," he said.

Previously, it was reported that heavy rain accompanied by strong winds that hit the Central Jakarta area and its surroundings caused a number of trees in the Kemayoran area to fall on Monday, December 2, afternoon.

A number of fallen trees occurred at several points, such as Garuda Street, Kemayoran Village. In front of the Kemayoran Police, Apron Street, Kebon Blank Village and Jalan Letjen Suprapto, Harapan Mulia Village and several other points.

In addition to closing roads, fallen tree trunks also damaged the houses of residents who were hit by trees.