BPBD Jakarta: One RT In Penjaringan, North Jakarta Submerged By Rob Flood

Residents play on roads that are flooded by tidal floods in the Penjaringan area, North Jakarta on Sunday (1/12/2024). (ANTARA/HO-Personal Documentation)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) revealed that one RT in the Penjaringan area of North Jakarta City was flooded due to the phenomenon of the new moon phase on Sunday.

"As of 15.00 WIB, one RT was flooded with tidal floods with a height of 40 centimeters," said Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta Isnawa Adji in Jakarta, Sunday.

He said this flood was caused by tidal flooding and water also inundated the road section on Jalan RE Martadinata in front of the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) Papanggo Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.

According to him, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning in coastal floods or tidal waves on November 28-6 December 2024.

This flood occurred due to the phenomenon of maximum tides along with the new moon phase which has the potential to increase the maximum sea level in the form of coastal flooding (in the northern coastal area of Jakarta).

This has an impact on tides, causing the Fish Market Sluice Gate to be on standby/Alert 2 on Sunday (1/12) at 05.00 WIB which causes several puddles to occur in the DKI Jakarta area.

BPBD DKI Jakarta is still mobilizing personnel to monitor inundation conditions in each region and coordinate elements of the Water Resources Service (SDA), Bina Marga Service, Gulkarmat Service to suction inundation.

Officers also ensure that the water lines function properly together with the local village heads and sub-district heads. "The puddle is targeted to recede in a short time," he said, as reported by Antara.

BPBD DKI appealed to the public to remain careful and alert to potential inundation. "In an emergency, immediately contact the officers," he said.