Increase Rainy Season Preparedness, Pramono Targets Jakarta Floods To Be Less Than A Day

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung (Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung targets the floods that inundate Jakarta to recede less than a day. This was revealed after holding an apple and simulation of preparedness for the rainy season and extreme weather with the ranks of the DKI Provincial Government.

Pramono admitted, Jakarta has yet to be separated from the flood disaster. Given that the Jakarta flood did not only occur due to heavy rains that flushed the capital city, but also tidal waves and floods sent from upstream.

"There are three factors. The first is flooding, the second is local rain, the third is tidal water. If that happens, the three of them will definitely have water levels (up and flooding) like in the early days of my administration," said Pramono in the Lebak Bulus River Spice Room, South Jakarta, Tuesday, November 4.

Although Jakarta is still "ghaunted" by floods from these 3 factors, Pramono claims that the DKI Provincial Government is now strengthening the flood control system during the rainy season at the end of 2025 until early 2026.

"Hopefully, if it happens, for example, there will be flooding, local flooding, and also tidal water rising, hopefully the handling will not take more than 1 day. And lastly yesterday our experience, handling it for about 6 hours," said Pramono.

Based on the predictions of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), rainfall in Jakarta and its surrounding areas will increase significantly from November to February 2026. Pramono emphasized that early preparation was needed so that there would be no delays in handling as has often happened in the past.

According to him, so far the flood management in Jakarta has been relatively good, except at several points that were affected by the broken embankment.

Pramono reminded that the geographical position of Jakarta, which is located on the lowlands and flowed by 13 rivers, has made this city always at risk of experiencing inundation during the rainy season. Threats not only come from local rainfall, but also runoff from the Bogor, Depok, and Puncak areas.

"The loss from the Bogor, Depok, and Puncak areas is estimated to increase significantly with the potential for rainfall above 500 mm per month. In addition, the phenomenon of maximum tide of sea water which coincides with the full moon and perige phase has the potential to cause tidal flooding in the northern coastal area of Jakarta," he said.

Furthermore, Pramono revealed that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has prepared a number of technical steps to strengthen the flood control system. Some of them are dredging at 1,803 river points and reservoirs with a total volume of 721,243 cubic meters, preparation of 560 stationary pumps in 191 locations, and 627 mobile pumps in five administrative areas.

In addition, the government has also built seven pump houses and floodgates to deal with potential tidal waves, as well as implemented a nature-based solution approach in the construction of reservoirs, ponds and reservoirs. The risk of falling tree felling and felling program has been carried out on 62,161 trees as of early November.

To strengthen the response in the field, Pramono prepared the Rainbow Troops, which are cross-agency teams tasked with conducting rapid monitoring and handling of inundation and the impact of extreme weather.

Pramono emphasized that preparedness is not only about tools and logistics, but also commitments and collaborative work between institutions. He instructed all regional ranks to strengthen coordination, communication, and information speed to residents.

"On this occasion, I would like to remind you that preparedness is not only about tools and logistics, but also commitment and collaborative work. For that, I ask that the rejuvenation of old trees at vulnerable points, make sure all pumps and floodgates function optimally, and carry out a weather modification operation plan with the central government on the date between 5 and 10 November 2025," added Pramono.