20 RTs In West Jakarta Are Still Submerged By Floods Of Up To 90 Cm

Illustration. Floods inundated Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta, Tuesday, February 25, 2020. (ANTARA-Galih Pradipta)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded that 20 RTs in West Jakarta (Jakbar) were flooded as of Thursday, March 2 as of 13.00 WIB. The water level reaches 90 centimeters alias cm.

This condition was caused by rain with moderate to heavy intensity that hit most of DKI Jakarta from Wednesday, March 1 until today.

In addition, there are still 3 roads inundated in West Jakarta with a height of up to 30 centimeters.

"BPBD noted that the inundation that previously occurred in 5 RTs and 3 roads was inundated, is currently 20 RTs or 0.066 percent of the 30,470 RTs and 3 flooded roads in the DKI Jakarta area," said Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta Isnawa Adji in his statement, Thursday, March 2.

Currently, the DKI Jakarta BPBD is deploying 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 the local village heads 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.

Berikut adalah data 20 RT yang terendam banjir di Jakarta Barat:1. Kelurahan Tegal Alur- Jumlah: 13 RT- Ketinggian: 30 sampai 90 cm- Penyebab: Curah hujan tinggi

2. Rawa Buaya Village- Total: 7 RT- Altitude: 20 cm- Cause: High rainfall and overflow of angke River

Then: are 3 roads inundated in West Jakarta: 1. Kamal Raya Street, Kel. Tegal Alur, Kec. Kalideres Water Level: 20 cm2. Jalan Prepedan Raya RT 001 RW 013, Kel. Tegal Alur Kec. Kalideres Water Height: 30 cm3. Jalan Menceng Raya, front of SDN 02 Tegal Alur, Kel. Tegal Alur, Kec. Kalideres Water Level: 30 cm