Heavy rain that has been pouring over Jakarta since Thursday morning, January 22, has caused flooding in the Cawang area, East Jakarta. Waterlogging that partially covered the road body had a significant impact on traffic flow and triggered severe congestion at a number of points.
Based on the video uploaded to the Instagram account @jktinfo, it can be seen that the water flooded one side of the main road in the Cawang area. This condition makes vehicles only able to pass through one lane that is not submerged, so that traffic flows stagnate and flow long.
The traffic jam was not only experienced by two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles, but also the Transjakarta fleet which was also stuck in the queue. Transjakarta buses were seen moving very slowly because they had to share space with other vehicles on the remaining lanes.
This situation is exacerbated by the high volume of vehicles during the morning rush hour. Cawang is one of the main traffic nodes in East Jakarta which connects a number of strategic routes, including access to business and office centers. As a result, the waterlogging that closed part of the road directly impacted the mobility of residents.
A number of motorists choose to slow down their vehicles to avoid engine damage due to puddles. Meanwhile, motorcyclists seem to be extra careful when crossing flooded areas, especially at points with difficult to estimate water depths.
Until this news was released, there was no official information regarding the height of the flood or the exact cause of the flood. However, heavy rain since morning is suspected to be the main factor, coupled with a drainage system that is unable to accommodate the water discharge in a short time.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) previously predicted that Jakarta's weather on Thursday would be dominated by light to moderate rain, with the potential for heavy rain in a number of areas. The air temperature in Jakarta is estimated to range from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius.
Residents and road users are urged to anticipate the potential for continued congestion and consider using alternative routes. Drivers are also asked to increase their vigilance when crossing flooded roads to avoid accidents and vehicle damage.
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