9 Rob Flood Prone Points In North Jakarta, Check The Location

Photo Illustration: Antara

Residents on the coast of North Jakarta are asked to be aware of the potential for tidal flooding. This was conveyed by the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). Information said, there are 9 points in North Jakarta that have the potential to experience tidal assistance. Which areas?

"The potential for coastal flooding (rob) is from 8 to 14 November 2022. The potential for rob is expected to occur at 09.00-13.00 WIB," said the Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta quoting Antara, Monday, November 7.

Based on information from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Tanjung Priok's potential tidal waves occurred in Kamal Muara, Kapuk Muara, Penjaringan, Pluit, Ancol, Kamal, Marunda, Cilincing and Kalibaru.

For this reason, residents living in the area are advised to be aware of the increase in the maximum sea level which has the potential to cause coastal flooding.

His party appealed to the public to always monitor the latest information regarding sea waves on the page: bpbd.jakarta.go.id/glombanglaut.

"If you find an emergency that needs help, immediately contact the Jakarta Alert Call Center 112," said Isnawa.

In addition to tidal waves, the DKI BPBD is also aware of the potential for hydrometeorological disasters, including floods, strong winds, landslides and fallen trees triggered by high rainfall.

Based on BMKG data, the peak of the rainy season is expected to occur in January-February 2023.

To anticipate tidal flooding and flooding due to high rainfall, the DKI BPBD cooperates with the Water Resources Service (SDA), the Fire and Rescue Service (Gulkarmat) and other relevant agencies for disaster management.

In addition to personnel, his party has also alerted hundreds of stationary pumps and mobile pumps to suck up flooding.