JAKARTA - The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded that six neighborhood associations (RTs) in East Jakarta were flooded due to heavy rain in the Jakarta area and its surroundings this afternoon.
In addition, one road, Jalan Raya Cipinang Indah (the entrance point for Penabur Vocational High School), in Pondok Bambu Village, East Jakarta, was inundated to a depth of 30 centimeters.
"According to the latest information as of 5:00 PM WIB, the BPBD recorded that flooding has occurred in six RTs and one road," said Head of the Jakarta BPBD, Isnawa Adji, in a statement on Monday, August 4.
More specifically, four RTs in Lubang Buaya Village were inundated with water levels reaching 90 centimeters, one RT in Cipinang Muara Village with water levels reaching 80 centimeters, and one RT in Kampung Tengah Village with water levels reaching 50 centimeters.
"The cause was heavy rainfall and the overflowing Sunter River," said Isnawa.
The rain that fell this afternoon also caused the Katulampa Dam to rise to Alert/Alert 3 at 4:30 PM WIB, the Angke Hulu Monitoring Post to Alert/Alert 3 at 4:00 PM WIB, and the Sunter Hulu Monitoring Post to Alert/Alert 3 at 3:00 PM WIB.
Currently, the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is deploying personnel to monitor flooding conditions in each area and coordinating with the Water Resources Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the Fire and Rescue Agency to de-flood the floodwaters and ensure the water channels are functioning properly, along with local village heads and sub-district heads, as well as providing basic necessities for survivors.
"The floodwaters are targeted to recede quickly. The Jakarta BPBD urges the public to remain cautious and alert to potential flooding," Isnawa concluded.
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