DKI Jakarta Flood Alert Rob until January 7, Emergency Pumps and Embankments are Ready

North Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Sub-Office officers are handling the flash flood that occurred on Jalan RE Martadinata, Jakut, Friday (2/1/2026). (ANTARA/HO-DKI Jakarta Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Due to the potential for coastal flooding (rob) which is estimated to occur until January 7, 2026, the DKI Jakarta Water Resources Office has taken various anticipatory steps.

"These efforts include the construction of emergency embankments, the operation of 'stationer' and 'mobile' water pumps, and the operation of water gates at a number of coastal points in northern Jakarta," said Head of the DKI Jakarta Water Resources Office (SDA), Ika Agustin Ningrum in Jakarta, Saturday, reported by ANTARA.

In addition, the SDA Task Force or Blue Force was also alerted to ensure quick handling in the field.

Ika emphasized that all resources had been alerted to minimize the impact of sea water runoff to the mainland.

"The SDA Service has alerted the 'stationer' pump, the 'mobile' pump, the sluice gate and the Blue Force, which are ready to move quickly in the field," said Ika.

The pump houses and water gates that were alerted include the Marina Water Gate, the Waduk Pluit Pump House, the Kali Asin Pump / Polder, the Ancol Pump, the PIK Junction Pump, the Muara Angke Pump, the Fish Market Pump and the Tanjungan Pump.

In addition to operating the rob control infrastructure, the SDA Service is building an emergency embankment as a short-term measure while waiting for the completion of the sea embankment "National Capital Integrated Coastal Development" (NCICD).

The location of the emergency embankment construction is in Muara Angke, Muara Baru, Sunda Kelapa, Jalan RE Martadinata, Marunda Pulo, in front of the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS).

"We hope that these steps will effectively hold back the sea water runoff, so that community activities in coastal areas can continue to run safely," he said.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) appeals to the public to be careful and vigilant against the potential for flooding due to flash floods.

The latest information can be monitored through the bpbd.jakarta.go.id/gelombanglaut page, the JAKI application or by contacting 112 if there is an emergency.

Based on the BMKG early warning, there are seven areas that are potentially affected by flash floods, namely:

Tanjungan, especially around the Tanjungan Pump House and the pond area. Muara Angke, including the port residential area of RT 11/RW 11, RT 01/RW 22, RT 02/RW 22, as well as the Pluit Raya and Pluit Utara areas. Muara Baru, especially in the port and industrial areas. Marunda, including around the Si Pitung Museum and RW 07. Fish Market (Sunda Kelapa), around the port area. Tanjung Priok and Kalibaru, especially around Jalan Sulawesi and Jalan Industri. Ancol, especially around the Gunung Sahari Marina Junction and the front of JIS.