Flood Points In Jakarta In Fact Increased Twofolds, Now 84 Neighborhoods

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JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded an increase in the number of flood points in Jakarta as of 11.00 WIB. Previously at 09.00 WIB, the flood spread over 48 RTs. Now, the flood has inundated 84 RTs with water levels up to 1.8 meters.

In addition, there are still two roads inundated, namely Jalan Cipinang Indah Raya II, Duren Sawit District, with a water level of 15 cm. Then, Jalan Pelita, Cipayung District, East Jakarta.

"BPBD recorded that the inundation previously occurred in 1 road section and 48 RT, currently there are 2 roads inundated and 82 RT or 0.269 percent of the 30,470 RT in the DKI Jakarta area," said Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta Isnawa Adji in his statement, Monday, February 27.

Isnawa explained that the flood occurred after moderate to heavy rains that hit most of DKI Jakarta and its surroundings last night until this morning.

According to BMKG information, the average rainfall in Jakarta is 50-100 millimeters per day. Extreme rain or rain with very heavy intensity occurs around the Sunter Hulu region (rainfall of 105 millimeters per day), Climatology Station Banten (105 millimeters), and Arcade Pump (100 millimeters).

"As a result, there has been an increase in the status of Manggarai Water Gate, Fish Market Water Gate, and Karet Water Gate to Alert 3 (Alert), Angke Hulu Post, and Sunter Hulu Post to Alert 2 (Alert) and inundation in the DKI Jakarta area," said Isnawa.

BPBD DKI Jakarta mobilizes personnel to monitor inundation conditions in each region and coordinate elements of the Natural Resources Service, Highways Office, Gulkarmat Service to carry out inundation suction and ensure water lines function properly together with local lurah and sub-district heads.

"The inundation is targeted to recede in a short time. BPBD DKI urges the public to remain careful and alert to potential inundation," said Isnawa.

Details of 84 RTs that were flooded in Jakarta: West Jakarta: 1. North Kembangan- Total: 2 RTs- Altitude: 50 to 60 cm- Cause: High rainfall

2. Kel. South Kembangan- Total: 2 Neighborhoods- Altitude: 60 cm- Cause: High rainfall

3. Kel. Joglo- Total: 1 RT- Altitude: 45 cm- Cause: High rainfall

4. Kel. Tegal Alur- Jumlah: 4 RT- Altitude: 20 to 40 cm- Cause: High rainfall

5. Kel. Rawa Buaya- Jumlah: 10 RT- Altitude: 40 to 120 cm- Cause: High rainfall

6. Kel. Kaliangke Convexity - Summary: 4 RT- Altitude: 30 to 40 cm- Cause: High rainfall & Kaliangke overflow

7. Kel. Duri Kosambi- Jumlah: 1 RT- Altitude: 30 cm- Cause: High rainfall

South Jakarta:1. Kel. Cipulir- Total: 1 RT- Altitude: 30 to 60 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Pesanggrahan River

2. East Cilandak Kel. Number: 2 RT- Altitude: 55 to 70 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow Krukut River

3. Kel. Kebon Baru- Total: 1 RT- Altitude: 65 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Ciliwung River

4. Kel. Rawajati- Summary: 4 RT- Altitude: 50 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow Krukut River

East Jakarta bag:1. Kel. Cililitan- Number: 1 RT- Altitude: 180 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Ciliwung River

2. Kel. Cawang- Total: 13 RT- Altitude: 30 to 180 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Ciliwung River

3. Kel. Bidara Cina- Total: 5 RT- Altitude: 40 to 120 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Ciliwung River

4. Kel. Kampung Melayu- Jumlah: 27 RT- Altitude: 30 to 175 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Ciliwung River

5. Kel. Cipinang Muara- Total: 3 RT- Altitude: 30 to 50 cm- Cause: High rainfall & overflow of Sunter River

6. Kel. Jatinegara Kaum- Total: 1 Neighborhood- Altitude: 20 cm- Cause: High rainfall