Rain In Guyur Jakarta This Afternoon, 5 Roads In South Jakarta Are Submerged

Illustration of flooding on Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta, in February 2021. (Between-Aprillio Akbar)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) noted that 5 roads were flooded due to heavy rains that hit Jakarta and its surroundings. The five roads were submerged as of 17.00 WIB.

"BPBD noted that the inundation is currently experiencing an increase from 2 roads inundated to 5 inundated roads in the DKI Jakarta area," Head of the DKI Jakarta BPBD Disaster Data and Information Processing Unit, Michael Sitanggang in his statement, Tuesday, November 5.

All roads inundated are currently in the South Jakarta area. 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 village heads and sub-district heads.

"The inundation is targeted to recede in a short time," Michael said.

More specifically, the flooded roads are as follows:

1. Jalan Kemang Utara IX, Kel. Bangka, Mampang Prapatan District

Height: 30 cm

2. Jalan Ciledug Raya (ITC Cipulir), Cipulir Village, Kebayoran Lama District

Height: 30 cm

3. Jalan Darmawangsa Raya, Pulo Village, Kebayoran Baru District

Height: 60 cm

4. Fatmawati Raya Street, North Cipete Village, Kebayoran Baru District

Height: 50 cm

5. Jalan H. Nawi, South Gandaria Village, Cilandak District

Height: 50 cm