DKI Jakarta BPBD: 22 RTs Still Inundated Due To Burst Rain

Flood illustration (photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported the current situation of inundation that occurred due to heavy rains that hit parts of the capital city on Thursday, February 23 to Friday, February 24. According to BMKG information, it was recorded that rain with very heavy intensity occurred around the Muara Angke area (101 mm) which caused inundation at several points in the DKI Jakarta area. inundated roads in the DKI Jakarta area. The affected area data is as follows:

North Jakarta: 1 Neighborhood 1. Marunda Village- Total: 1 Neighborhood- Altitude: 10 cm- Cause: High rainfall

West Jakarta: 19 RT 1. Tegal Alur Village- Number: 4 RT- Altitude: 20 to 35 cm- Cause: High rainfall

2. North Kembangan Village- Total: 1 Neighborhood- Altitude: 20 cm- Cause: High rainfall

3. Rawa Buaya Village- Jumlah: 7 Neighborhoods- Altitude: 20 to 40 cm- Cause: High Rainfall & Overview of Angke River

4. Kelurahan Kedaung Kaliangke- Jumlah: 4 RT- Ketinggian: 15 cm- Cause: Curah hujan tinggi & Luapan Kali Angke

5. Kelurahan Kedoya Utara- Jumlah: 3 RT- Ketinggian: 20 to 25 cm- Cause: Curah hujan tinggi & Luapan Kali Pesanggrahan

South Jakarta: 2 RT 1. East Cilandak Village- Number: 2 RT- Altitude: 10 to 25 cm- Cause: High rainfall & Luapan Krukut River

Meanwhile, the roads are inundated on 1 road, namely Jalan Sungai Begog, Kel. Semper Timur Kec. Cilincing, North Jakarta with a height of 30 cm.

Meanwhile, data on refugees is found in Tegal Alur Village with 1 family, 1 person in Rusunawa Binaan. Then North Kembangan Village with 3 families, 12 people in Musholah Muslimin. Then, Kedaung Kaliangke Village with 6 families, 20 people in Musholah At-Taubah.

In an effort to deal with heavy rains, the DKI Jakarta BPBD mobilized personnel to monitor inundation conditions in each region and coordinate elements of the Natural Resources Service, Bina Marga Service, Gulkarmat Service to carry out inundation suction. As well as ensure that water lines function properly together with local lurah and sub-district heads. In addition, the DKI Jakarta BPBD also coordinates with the Social Service, AGD Dinkes, PMI for handling refugees. Inundation is targeted to recede in a short time.

BPBD DKI Jakarta also provides assistance in the form of 8 boxes of mineral water, 80 boxes of ready-to-eat food, 40 pcs of blankets, 20 pcs of mukena, 20 pcs of sarongs, 40 pcs of mattresses, 24 packages of family kits, 16 packages of kids ware, 24 boxes of clothing packages, 12 pcs of family cleanliness packages to evacuation sites.

BPBD DKI appealed to the public to remain careful and alert to potential inundation. In an emergency, immediately call phone number 112. This service is free and operates for 24 hours non-stop.