JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo revealed that the large floods that hit a number of areas of the capital city on Sunday night, July 6, 2025, were caused by three main factors. He emphasized that this event was the biggest challenge he had faced since serving as Governor of DKI four months ago.
This is the first time I have faced a large flood that occurred simultaneously. There are three factors, namely flood shipments, high rainfall in Jakarta, and tidal waves due to rising sea levels," Pramono said while reviewing the Central Bekasi Irrigation River, Cakung, East Jakarta, Monday 7 July.
According to Pramono, sea water only started to recede at around 22.30 WIB. After that, only 600 pump units belonging to the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) can be fully operated to flow puddles. However, he acknowledged that there were technical problems that occurred during the pumping process.
"At 22.30 WIB, water can't actually be pumped. But if it's not pumped, I'm sorry, some strategic areas such as the HI Roundabout and the State Palace will definitely be inundated," he explained.
He mentioned that the high workload caused 10 pumps to be damaged, some of which were even burned. However, the decision to pump water is still being taken to prevent wider damage in the vital area of Jakarta.
Pramono said that all levels of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government decided to pump water slowly in order to avoid the risk of more severe flooding. This step is considered effective. At around 00.00 WIB, floods at a number of points were successfully controlled and residents' activities returned to normal in the morning.
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During the handling process, Pramono continued to coordinate with all mayors in five areas of DKI Jakarta. He also gave his appreciation to the Water Resources Service (SDA) and regional heads for their hard work last night.
Hopefully what was done last night can be a lesson in the future. The mayors and the SDA Service are working very well. This is indeed the first experience, and I haven't slept yet," he said.
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