Walkot Agustina Reminds Citizens Of Semarang Flood Potential Until February 2025

Walkot Semarang Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti while accompanying the Governor of Central Java Ahmad Luthfi conducted a flood review in Semarang, Monday (27/10/2025). ANTARA/HO-Semarang City Government

JAKARTA - Semarang Mayor (Walkot) Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti reminded all his staff and residents to be on standby for flooding until February 2026, along with the estimated high rainfall.

"It is impossible for the flood to disappear in an instant, because the water sent from the upper area is still large. But little by little, with the synergy together, we can reduce the impact," said Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti in Semarang, Monday, when the Governor of Central Java (Central Java) Ahmad Luthfi during a review of the flood conditions at the Genuk District Office, was confiscated by Antara.

He emphasized that all levels of the Semarang City Government (Pemkot) have moved quickly in dealing with floods, especially those that have hit the Genuk area and its surroundings since last week.

"Since Wednesday (22 October) night I have come to this location, because there has been a warning of high rainfall for a long time. We immediately asked the public to be prepared, and Alhamdulillah, the residents of Genuk are used to taking anticipatory steps," he said.

According to him, pumps are a key factor in accelerating flood management, but a number of technical problems are still encountered in the field.

"Sometimes the pump must pass through a big road and it interferes with residents' activities. There are also those who need cross-institutional permits that must be communicated with the authorities. But we do everything, so that water can immediately get out of the flooded area," he said.

He also highlighted the importance of public awareness in supporting ongoing technical efforts.

"If there is a channel in front of a closed house, or a sidewalk that cannot be dismantled even though it is a blockage point, we must communicate it. Because otherwise, other areas will be affected," he said.

Agustina added that all levels of the Semarang City Government, from offices to sub-districts, together with volunteers have actively established health posts, public kitchens, and distributed logistics to affected residents.

"Aid came over and over, including from donors and volunteers. I thank all those who helped the people of Genuk and its surroundings," he said.

In addition, he also appreciated the quick steps taken by the central and provincial governments, including the implementation of weather engineering which helped reduce the intensity of extreme rain in the Semarang City area.

"Now we don't just rely on pumps, but also weather engineering from the center. This has been proven to help so that rain is not concentrated above the city of Semarang," he said.