JAKARTA - Floods at a number of points in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas have begun to recede. However, a number of RTs in East and South Jakarta, as well as Bekasi are still submerged.

"Observation of a number of Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) states that the floods that had inundated Bogor City and Regencies as well as Depok City have receded," said Plt. Head of BNPB Disaster Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari in his statement, Monday, November 8.

"Two administrative areas under Banten Province, namely Tangerang and South Tangerang, the floods receded and community activities returned to normal," he continued.

Meanwhile, the DKI BPBD noted that there were still 38 RTs in the capital that were flooded in East Jakarta and South Jakarta. The last recording was done at 12.00 WIB.

In the East Jakarta area, 1 RT in Balekambang Village is still flooded as high as 50 centimeters, 2 RTs in Cililitan Village are flooded up to 70 centimeters, 7 RTs in Cawang Village are flooded up to 1.4 meters, 3 RTs in Bidara Cina Village are flooded up to 90 centimeters, and 16 RTs in Kampung Melayu Village were flooded up to 1.7 meters.

Then, in South Jakarta, 7 RTs in Kelurahan Pondok Pinang flooded up to 90 centimeters, 1 RT in Kelurahan Cipulir flooded up to 70 centimeters, and 1 RT in Kelurahan Bintaro flooded up to 60 centimeters. The cause of the flood still inundated is the overflow of the river.

Then, Abdul Muhari said that a number of areas in the City and Regency of Bekasi were still identified as inundated at several points.

"The city of Bekasi, which is still affected, is located in Pondok Timur Indah housing estate, with water levels ranging from 10-20 centimeters," he said.

Based on the weather forecast for the next two days, the Greater Jakarta area is still likely to rain with light to moderate intensity.

"In response to the rainy season, local governments and residents are advised to increase preparedness and vigilance in preventing or avoiding the impact of hydrometeorological hazards," he concluded.


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