Rainy Season to Peak in February; Here are 25 Flood-Prone Areas in Jakarta

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The rainy season was predicted to peak in February 2024. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has mapped 25 subdistricts that are prone to flooding.

“The public is urged to be prepared for possible disasters,” the agency’s spokesperson Michael O. Sitanggang said in a written statement, on Tuesday, January 2.

The 25 subdistricts that could be at risk of flooding are as follows:

West Jakarta 

Rawa Buaya, Tegal Alur, Kedoya Selatan, Kedoya Utara, and Kembangan Utara.

South Jakarta 

Cipete Utara, Petogogan, Cipulir, Pondok Pinang, Ulujami, Pondok Labu, Bangka, Pejaten Timur, and Jati Padang. 

East Jakarta 

Bidara Cina, Kampung Melayu, Cawang, Cililitan, Cipinang Melayu, Kebon Pala, Makasar, and Rambutan.

North Jakarta 

Pademangan Barat, Pluit, and Rorotan.

Michael appealed to residents living in flood-prone areas to be vigilant and prepared for the rainy season. The public could participate in flood mitigation efforts in their respective areas.

For example, by not throwing garbage carelessly, preparing a disaster preparedness bag, checking the water channels, and paying attention to the condition of the soil and trees in the area.

Michael also reminded the public to immediately contact the Jakarta BPBD Emergency Center at 112 in case of an emergency.

NOVALI PANJI NUGROHO

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