Jakarta Floods Gradually Receding, 19 Neighborhood Units Still Affected

Heavy rain that lashed DKI Jakarta since Thursday afternoon (January 4, 2024) caused flooding in several areas. According to data from the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), 19 neighborhood units (RT) were still flooded as of 6:00 AM on Friday (January 5, 2024).

However, Head of DKI BPBD Isnawa stated that the number of flood-affected areas in the capital has receded since last night.

"Previously (the flood-affected areas) were in 21 RTs and two road sections. Now it's down to 19 RTs out of (a total of) 30,772 RTs in Jakarta," said Isnawa, as reported by Kompas, Friday (January 5, 2024).

Isnawa urged residents to remain vigilant even though the floods in several areas have subsided.

He continued, the DKI Jakarta BPBD has also deployed personnel to monitor waterlogging conditions in each area to coordinate with relevant agencies.

"There's the Water Resources Agency (SDA), the Public Works Agency, and the Fire and Rescue Agency conducting water pumping and ensuring that water channels are functioning properly. The target is for the waterlogging to recede quickly," said Isnawa.

The following is a complete list of flood-affected areas in DKI Jakarta as of 6:00 AM on Friday, January 5, 2024:

West Jakarta: 4 RTs

1. Rawa Buaya Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 2
* Water level: 30 cm
* Cause: High rainfall and overflow from the Mookevart PHB waterway

2. Tegal Alur Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 2
* Water level: 20-30 cm
* Cause: High rainfall
* Number of evacuees: 26 people
* Evacuation location: RPTRA Anggrek 04

South Jakarta: 2 RTs

1. Rawajati Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 2
* Water level: 30 cm
* Cause: High rainfall

East Jakarta: 13 RTs

1. Cililitan Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 1
* Water level: 70 cm
* Cause: High rainfall and overflow from the Ciliwung River

2. Cawang Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 5
* Water level: 30 cm
* Cause: High rainfall & overflow from the Ciliwung River

3. Bidara Cina Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 3
* Water level: 35-60 cm
* Cause: High rainfall & overflow from the Ciliwung River

4. Kampung Melayu Sub-district
* Number of RTs affected: 4
* Water level: 80 cm
* Cause: High rainfall & overflow from the Ciliwung River