Rob Flood Alert On The Jakarta Coast In The Next Week

Illustration. Tidal flood as high as 2 meters more hit the coastal area of Semarang in May 2022. (Between)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has asked people living in the coastal area of Jakarta to be aware of the potential for coastal flooding or tidal flooding.

Tidal floods are predicted to hit from today until November 28. This information is based on the latest data obtained by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

"The coastal areas of DKI Jakarta such as Kamal Muara, Kapuk Muara, Penjaringan, Pluit, Ancol, Kamal, Marunda, Cilincing, and Kalibaru are advised to be aware of the increase in the maximum sea level which has the potential to cause coastal flooding," wrote the Instagram account @bpbddkijakarta, quoted Tuesday, November 22.

BPBD DKI revealed that the potential for tidal flooding in the six urban villages located in North Jakarta occurred in line with sea level rise.

"The existence of tidal activity together with the new moon phase affects coastal dynamics that have the potential to cause coastal flooding or tidal flooding," explained BPBD DKI Jakarta.

BPBD DKI Jakarta asked the public to monitor the latest information regarding sea waves on the bpbd.jakarta.go.id/glombanglaut website.

If you find a state of emergency that needs help, immediately contact the Jakarta Alert Call Center 112.