Tuesday Morning, 4 Neighborhood Units In Jakarta Are Still Submerged By Rob Floods Of Up To 70 Centimeters
"BPBD noted that the current inundation occurred in 4 RTs or equivalent to 0.013 percent of the total 30,772 RTs in the DKI Jakarta area. The cause is tidal flooding," said Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta Isnawa Adji in his statement, Tuesday, December 17. In detail, the tidal wave struck: 1 RT in Panggang Island Village, Thousand Islands, with a water level of 20 centimeters, 3 RTs in Pluit Village, and North Jakarta, with water levels varying between 35 to 70 centimeters. BPBD DKI Jakarta has deployed personnel to monitor inundation conditions throughout the region and coordinate with the Water Resources Service (SDA), the Highways Service, as well as the Fire and Rescue Management Service (Gulkarmat).
Steps such as suction of inundation and ensuring the waterways are functioning together with the village head and the local sub-district head.
"This puddle is targeted to recede in a short time. BPBD urges the public to remain vigilant and be careful of potential inundation," said Isnawa.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has previously issued an early warning regarding coastal flooding that is valid from 11 to 20 December 2024.
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"This natural phenomenon causes sea level rise that can reach low land near the coastline," said Ika.
The duration of tidal flooding, according to Ika, varies depending on the cycle of tides, topography of the region, and weather conditions. Generally, tidal flooding lasts for two to six hours during high tides.
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the Natural Resources Office continues to optimize the use of pumps, both stationary and mobile, to flow water into the sea. This step is taken to overcome the situation when water cannot flow naturally due to gravity.
"The low condition of coastal topography, even below sea level, keeps tidal water trapped longer. For this reason, we intensify the use of pumps and optimize drainage channels so that water can flow smoothly," explained Ika.