After 15 Hours, Floods In Ciledug Indah, Tangerang Begin To Recede

Photo via Muhamad Jehan/VOI

TANGERANG - After 15 hours of flooding that inundated housing in Ciledug Indah, Pedurenan, Karang Tengah, Tangerang City, it is now gradually receding. However, there are still some spots where the water level reaches 50 centimeters.

"It has started to recede, for Ciledug Indah the highest point is 50 centimeters and the remaining 30-40 centimeters," said Head of Tangerang City BPBD, Ghufron Falfeli to VOI at the location, Saturday, July 16.

Ghufron estimates that the Ciledug Indah area will recede within 2-3 hours. If bad weather doesn't happen again

"We hope as soon as possible. If there is no rain, 2-3 will recede," he explained

He also said that although the water had receded, his party was still on standby in Ciledug Indah. This is done as a preparedness step in the event of another flood.

"We are collaborating with local community leaders and standby boats at the location, so that the initial handling can be carried out by local reporters," he concluded.

Based on the observation of the VOI editorial staff at the location, at 14.50 WIB, it can be seen that KH Hasyim Ashari road can now be crossed by two-wheeled and four-wheeled riders.

As is known, the access road, which is the link between Tangerang City and DKI Jakarta, was cut off due to the location being flooded.

Dozens of Water Police (Polair) Polda Metro Jaya officers were at the location. They are guarding and evacuating residents whose areas are still flooded.