BMKG Deploys A Team To Help Residents Face Rob Floods In North Jakarta

A child playing with water when a tidal flood hit the Muara Angke Penjaringan area, North Jakarta (photo: dock. between)

JAKARTA The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has deployed a special team to assist residents in dealing with tidal flooding in the North Jakarta area. BMKG Deputy for Maritime Meteorology, Eko Prasetyo, said that until Saturday afternoon, December 14, the BMKG team was still in the field.

Eko explained that at least 10 areas on the coast of North Jakarta have been affected by tidal flooding in the last few days, namely Kemal Muara, Kapuk Muara, Penjaringan, Pluit, Ancol, Kamal, Marunda, Cilincing, Kalibaru, and Muara Angke. From this area, the areas of Muara Angke, Muara Baru, Ancol, and Sunda Kelapa Port were the worst affected by tidal flooding.

Based on the results of measurements from the Tanjung Priok BMKG Maritime Station team, it is known that the water level in the area is on average 14 centimeters higher than November 2024. "In Penjaringan, there are residential areas that are currently still inundated, ranging from 40-60 centimeters even though the water on the edge has receded. Since yesterday the puddles have also reached the area around the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS)," he added.

In addition to measuring, the BMKG team also conducted socialization as a form of assistance to affected residents. Residents are asked to remain vigilant during their activities, especially during the maximum tide peak which takes place from 07.00 to 13.00 WIB. If there is a significant increase, residents are advised to immediately follow the guidelines of the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) joint officers.

BMKG estimates that tidal flooding in North Jakarta will still take place in two periods, namely from 12 to 20 December 2024, and from 26 December 2024 to 2 January 2025. The potential for tidal flooding is due to an increase in the maximum sea level which is influenced by the full moon phenomenon with perigee or the closest distance from month to earth on 12 December 2024.

"This condition has been disclosed through an early warning issued by the BMKG Maritime Meteorology since the beginning of December through various digital-based information channels or directly to the public," explained Eko.

With assistance from the BMKG, it is hoped that residents can remain safe and vigilant in dealing with possible tidal flood disasters. BMKG continues to strive to provide the necessary information and guidelines so that residents can take anticipatory steps properly.