DKI Provincial Government Builds Kamal Polder To Prevent Tegal Groove From Flooding Due To Rain And Rob Again

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JAKARTA - Head of the DKI Water Resources (SDA) Department, Yusmada Faizal, said that his party is currently building the Kamal Polder. This is intended to prevent flooding in the Tegal Alur area that had occurred a few days ago.

"The output targets are to make tidal valves (sluice gates) and large pumps with a capacity of 30 cubic meters per second, so as to prevent inundation in residential areas," Yusmada said in a statement, Monday, January 24.

As is known, extreme rains on January 18th resulted in flooding of up to 102 RTs. The most affected area is in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta.

Tegal Alur which was submerged by up to one meter in flood was also caused by high tides. At that time, the Semongol River overflowed to overflowing into residential areas.

Yusmada said that the area where the inundation is located is lowland and has many basins, which are located around the Semongol/Kamal River and empties into the sea at Kamal Muara.

"This area is on the edge of Tegal Alur, Kalideres, its upstream is on the border of the Jakarta-Tangerang City. This Semongol River has its estuary in Kamal Muara which is affected by the tides of sea water. flooded," explained Yusmada.

Meanwhile, Plt. The Chief Executive of the DKI Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Sabdo Kurnianto added that the DKI Provincial Government was swiftly and responsively evacuating and helping affected communities.

Sabdo said, during the flood a few days ago, BPBD always coordinated with SDA, Disgulkarmat and the Mayor to accelerate recovery by adding pump facilities, and others.

Meanwhile, as of today, all refugees have returned to their respective homes. BPBD collaborated with the PPSU of Tegal Alur Village and local residents to carry out community service work to suck up remaining puddles and clean up mud, as well as garbage.

"Thank God, there were no casualties. The safety of the community is of utmost importance to us. For this reason, DKI BPBD also carries out Psychosocial / PFA support services after the flood disaster. This PFA activity is also accompanied by providing logistical assistance in the form of food and drinks for children," he explained.