KPU: TPS Flooded Until 1 Afternoon Can Propose Aftershocks

One of the polling stations (TPS) in North Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, which was flooded, Wednesday (14/2/2024).

The KPU said the polling stations (TPS) affected by flooding due to bad weather this morning in the Jabodetabek area could submit further elections.

KPU member Idham Holik said that further voting could be done if the existing situation did not allow the voting until the TPS was closed at 13.00 local time.

"If the TPS, the location of the TPS is flooded or flooded, which if it is predicted that the flood will recede in the next 4-5 hours, and if it passes the 13.00 or it is not possible to hold a vote today, then further voting can be carried out," said Idham as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, February 14.

Heavy rains that occurred from last night to this morning have resulted in several polling stations in Jabodetabek being reported to be inundated and flooded. Several polling stations had to be opened or past the time determined at 07.00 WIB.

He explained that the District Election Committee (PPK) would formally submit a proposal to the KPU at the city/district level to hold further elections.

"The KPU city/district has (made a decision letter) for further voting," he said.

Meanwhile, related to the TPS affected by heavy rains last night, there are several treatments that can be taken.

"First, if the TPS is in an open area, if possible, move it to a building where if it is confirmed safe, it will not be exposed to rainwater," said Idham.

"If it is still possible to move to another location, and be affordable by voters, then do the relocation TPS," he said.

Idham also advised the existing polling stations today to continue to provide services to voters. If until 13.00 there are still many queues at the polling station, the KPPS (voting Organizing Group) is obliged to serve voters who are already at the polling station until all voters are well served

The closing hours of the TPS, which were originally scheduled for 13.00 local time, could be postponed to serve voters.

"In principle, voters at polling stations are all served in exercising their voting rights. So it doesn't matter if the vote has been carried out past 13.00 for voters who are at the polling station," said Idham.

"To the KPPS, who held the vote, please write it down later on the C-Kejadi Special form," he said.

He also said that voters who were affected by the flood were late in arriving at the TPS at more than 13.00 p.m. can still be served, provided that the local KPPS must coordinate with the election participants and TPS supervisors.

"In this regard, later the KPPS can convey to the TPS supervisors and witnesses to be told that they will continue to provide services to voters," concluded Idham.