JAKARTA - Floods reaching a height of 2 meters again submerged residential areas in Kebon Pala, Kampung Melayu, Jatinegara District, East Jakarta, Monday, October 10, morning. Flood puddles due to overflowing from the Ciliwung River sent water from Bogor.
"The water level is about 175 cm. The water starts to rise around 2 am," said Ncum, a resident of RT 13 Kebon Pala, Monday, October 10.
Even though their houses were flooded, some teenagers were seen playing in the puddles of water that hit their alleys. Even some elderly residents were evacuated by officers.
"No residents have evacuated. Previously there was a flood notification around half past 6," he said.
Meanwhile, other residents who will carry out activities are forced to hit high flooding. Residents also bring their valuables to higher ground.
"Hopefully there will be pampers and food assistance. We can't cook due to flooding. There are many babies here," he said.
According to a number of local residents, flooding was caused by the overflow of the Ciliwung river which passed beside residential areas. So that the river overflowed and flooded their settlement, which was right on the banks of the river and the condition of the land was basin.
Floods hit 4 RWs consisting of 27 RTs in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta which were flooded.
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