Ciliwung River water level continues to rise. On Thursday (17/01/2013) at 09.00 am, the water level at the Manggarai Water Gate reaches 1020 feet. The water level was well above the alert I, which is 950 centimeters.

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President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (blue) was accompanied by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa (left), check out the State Palace were flooded, Thursday (01/17/2013).

Ciliwung River water level continues to rise. On Thursday (17/01/2013) at 09.00 am, the water level at the Manggarai Water Gate reaches 1020 feet. The water level was well above the alert I, which is 950 centimeters.

Under these conditions, the Jakarta area flooded will widen. Plus, many points of inundation and flooding are prevalent in the Jakarta area.

This morning, the Head of the National Agency for Disaster Management (Head BNPB) Syamsul Maarif have reported recent developments to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono about the threat of flooding and mitigation efforts. With the water level 1020 feet, then chances Ciliwung river discharge partially diverted to the Old Ciliwung River. If not, it is feared levee West Flood Canal (KBB) can burst and flood expanded.

Head of Data, Information, and Public Relations BNPB Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said that the President ordered that all parties to provide assistance and support of the Government of DKI Jakarta.

"The president made, no matter Palace flooded. Importantly communities are protected. Perform flood control efforts nationally with all the potential that exists. Trends continued progress and report to the President's effort to overcome," said Sutopo quoted the President as stated in the release BNPB.

National Post flood Jakarta and surrounding areas has been established at the Ministry of Public Works, South Jakarta. This afternoon at 10:00 pm, Chief BNPB Syamsul Maarif will hold a meeting with the Governor of DKI Jakarta Joko Widodo at City Hall to coordinate undertake flood prevention.

The latest water level information other rivers at 09.00 pm as follows:

Katulampa 100 centimeters (Standby III),
Depok 230 centimeters (Standby III),
Hulu Angke 115 centimeters (Standby IV),
Houses 135 centimeters (Standby IV),
Hulu Krukut 150 centimeters (Standby IV),
Hulu Cipinang 130 centimeters (Standby IV),
Sunter Hulu 90 centimeters (Standby IV),
Rubber 730 centimeters (Standby I),
Pulogadung 710 centimeters (Standby II),
Fish Market 180 centimeters (Standby II).