Rawa Buaya Flood Receding, Head Of RT: Unfortunately Mr. Anies Does Not Have Any Buzzer

Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan (Photo: Public Relations of DKI Jakarta Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan visited the area of Neighbourhood Association (RT) 02 Community Association (RW) 01, Rawa Buaya Village, Cengkareng, West Jakarta. This location was hit by a flood yesterday, but now it has receded.

When Anies reviewed the area, the head of RT. 02, M. Yusuf, admitted that he was happy with the work of the Jakarta Provincial Government, which uses water pumps to suck water from residential areas.

"At the time of the flood in our area, it was Saturday, but Sunday evening it had receded due to fast handling. The water pump is functioning properly, with 24 hours direct suction," Yusuf said at the location, Monday, February 22.

Unfortunately, Yusuf said, Anies did not have any buzzer to reveal this.

"That is my testimony. There is only one shortcoming of Mr. Anies, Mr. Anies does not have any buzzer. Today it really subsided and there were never any settings," he said.

Appreciation for Anies' performance was also conveyed by the Head of RW 01, Arif M. Sahri. He said the performance of the Jakarta Provincial Government's ranks in the attempt to drain the water that flooded the settlements was very good.

"This is extraordinary, Mr. Anies' work and achievements are extraordinary. Because we humans can only plan, but Allah is the best planner. But, sincerely, God willing, we are ready to work together, thank God Rawa Buaya is dry," said Arif.

Arif explained, usually, RW 02 of Rawa Buaya is affected by flooding for up to 5 days before it recedes. However, with the assistance of pumping water from the ranks of the DKI Provincial Government, the floods there dried up in one day.

"Alhamdulillah, last night at 1 p.m. with a water level of 20 to 1.5 meters, Rawa Buaya was zero, there was no water. Once again I thank our Governor and his staff," said Arif.

Meanwhile, Anies Baswedan explained, Rawa Buaya Village was flooded due to rain and also water runoff from Mookervart River. Kali Mookervart is a water channel in Jakarta province that connects Angke River with Cisadane, Tangerang City.

"Rawa Buaya Village on Saturday received an overflow of water from the Mookervart River. Then, once the Mookevart River returns to normal, then massive pumping is carried out," said Anies.