Flood Locations In Jakarta Increased To 48 RTs, Water Levels Up To 1.3 Meters

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JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded an increase in the number of flood points in Jakarta this morning as of 09.00 WIB. Now, the flood has inundated 48 RTs with water levels of up to 1.3 meters.

In addition, there is still one flooded road, namely Jalan Cipinang Indah Raya II, Pondok Bambu Village, District, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta with a water level of 15 cm.

"BPBD recorded that the inundation that previously occurred in 24 RTs is currently being inundated and 48 RTs or 0.158 percent of the 30,470 RTs in the DKI Jakarta area," said Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta Isnawa Adji in his statement, Monday, February 27.

Isnawa explained that the flood occurred after moderate to heavy rains that hit most of DKI Jakarta and its surroundings last night until this morning.

As a result, in addition to flooding in dozens of RTs, several times overflowed. Then, the status of Manggarai Water Gate, Katulampa Dam, Fish Market Water Gate, and Karet Water Gate became Alert 3 (Alert). Then, the status of the Angke Hulu Post, and the Sunter Hulu Post became Alert 2 (Alert).

BPBD DKI Jakarta mobilizes personnel to monitor inundation conditions in each region and coordinate elements of the Natural Resources Service, Highways Office, Gulkarmat Service to carry out inundation suction and ensure water lines function properly together with local lurah and sub-district heads.

"The inundation is targeted to recede in a short time. BPBD DKI urges the public to remain careful and alert to potential inundation," said Isnawa.

The following are the details of 48 RTs that were flooded in Jakarta:

West Jakarta bag:1 Kel. North Kembangan- Total: 1 RT- Altitude: 60 cm - Cause: high rainfall

2. Kel. Tegal Alur- Jumlah: 4 RT- Altitude: 20 to 40 cm- Cause: high rainfall

3. Kel. Rawa Buaya- Jumlah: 9 RT- Altitude: 40 to 60 cm - Cause: high rainfall and overflow of Krukut River

4. Kel. Kaliangke Convexity - Summary: 4 RT- Altitude: 30 to 40 cm - Cause: high rainfall and Kaliangke overflow

South Jakarta 01: Kel. East Cilandak - Jumlah: 2 Neighborhoods - Altitude: 70 cm - Cause: high rainfall and overflow of Krukut River

East Jakarta:1. Kel. Cililitan- Number: 1 RT- Altitude: 50 to 60 cm - Cause: high rainfall and overflow of Ciliwung River

2. Kel. Cawang- Jumlah: 13 RT- Altitude: 30 to 130 cm - Cause: high rainfall and overflow of Ciliwung River

3. Kel. Bidara Cina- Jumlah: 5 RT- Altitude: 40 sampai dengan 120 cm - Penyebab: Curah hujan tinggi dan luapan Kali Ciliwung

4. Kel. Kampung Melayu- Jumlah: 6 RT- Altitude: 60 to 125 cm - Cause: high rainfall and overflow of Ciliwung River

5. Kel. Cipinang Muara- Jumlah: 3 RT- Altitude: 30 to 50 cm - Cause: high rainfall and overflow of Sunter River