Water Genangan Di Empat Titik Wilayah Jakpus Akibat Pilesan Sampah Di Channel Air

Central Jakarta SDA Sub-Department officers carry out flood management/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA There was a puddle of water in four areas of Central Jakarta. A puddle of water occurred due to the large amount of garbage in the waterways.

"Yes, it is true that there were puddles at a number of points in Central Jakarta. This was all because of garbage, so the flow of water in the canal was hampered," said Head of the Central Jakarta Water Resources (SDA), Mustajab, when contacted by reporters, Wednesday, September 7.

Mustajab said the four inundation locations occurred in the Petamburan, Thamrin, Pegangsaan and Jalan Surabaya areas. The puddle that occurred was at a water level of 10 centimeters.

"This puddle of water is rapidly receding, it's only 30 minutes the water has receded," he said.

Mustajab said this inundation was used as an evaluation material for the Central Jakarta SDA Sub-dept. It is also ensured that the pumps in Central Jakarta are functioning properly.

"We make sure all the water pumps are in good condition and this is only because of garbage and water queues," he said.