Overcoming Kemang Floods, Jakarta Normalizes Krukut River

The condition of the Ciliwung River during clean and healthy activities in the context of opening the 80th Service Day of the Ministry of Public Works (PU) activities in Jakarta, Friday (11/11/2025). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Jakarta has confirmed that it will normalize the 1.3-kilometer Krukut River. This policy was taken to overcome floods that often hit the Kemang area, Kemang Village, and surrounding areas, especially when rainfall increases.

"The Jakarta government will carry out normalization or cleaning of the Krukut River for 1.3 km. We know that if it is not carried out, the Kemang, Kemang Village, and so on will definitely be continuous flooding," said Pramono Anung during the Ciliwung River Flats activity in Cikoko, South Jakarta, Friday, November 21.

In addition to Krukut River, the Jakarta Provincial Government has also prepared similar handling steps in several other times, including Pesanggrahan River. This work is a priority considering that at the end of 2025 to early 2026 it is predicted to be a period prone to heavy rains.

"We are still treating the Pesanggrahan, we are dredging and several other rivers, especially to deal with what was conveyed by the Minister. Until February, Jakarta was on standby for flood-related things," said Pramono.

On the same occasion, Pramono emphasized that the Jakarta Provincial Government is now moving quickly to continue the Ciliwung River normalization program. This effort was carried out through collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works (PU), especially in the construction of embankments along the river.

The land acquisition process for the construction of the embankment is currently underway. The land that has been acquired will later be used by the Ministry of Public Works to establish embankments as part of long-term flood control efforts.

"The land acquisition has started, hopefully early next year it can (be carried out) together. Land acquisition is carried out by the Jakarta Government, for the construction of the embankment later by the Ministry of Public Works," explained Pramono.

With these various steps, the Jakarta Provincial Government hopes that river normalization can increase water capacity and minimize the potential for flooding that often hit residential areas and community activity centers.