Floods inundate dozens of points in Jakarta are expected to persist due to higher upstream Ciliwung river discharge. Not only that, the water level at some point will also be high on the back tonight.

Floods inundate dozens of points in Jakarta are expected to persist due to higher upstream Ciliwung river discharge. Not only that, the water level at some point will also be high on the back tonight.



Head of Data Information and Public Relations of the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB), Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, explaining the increase in discharge of Ciliwung River upstream caused rain which flushed the area Puncak, Bogor, on Wednesday (01/16/2013 ). The rain made the water level rose dramatically Katulampa dam of 70 centimeters (Standby III) at 11.00, the 170 centimeter (Standby II) at 12.00.

In a note BNPB, until 14:00 pm, water levels reached 180 centimeters Katulampa weirs, or persist in the Alert II. An hour later, the weir height Katulampa down to 150 centimeters (Standby III). "This condition will affect the flood in Jakarta along Ciliwung downstream which is still flooded," said Sutopo, Wednesday (16/01/2013).

While in Depok, water levels reached 280 centimeters (Standby II). At 15:00, water level at Manggarai sluice is 920 centimeters (Standby II). The water level at the Manggarai water was almost in position Preparedness Preparedness category I because I limit is 950 centimeters. Under these conditions, BNPB predict floods in Jakarta will persist. In fact, some places will experience a high rise flood back.

"It takes about 6-7 hours drive from Depok to Jakarta flood. Estimated on Wednesday night Ciliwung downstream discharge will increase and continue to flood," said Sutopo.

Related to that, people are encouraged to remain vigilant. Another element of the BNPB, BPBD Jakarta, Ministry of Public Works (MPW), Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Health, Basarnas, military, police, and others together provide emergency aid to people affected by disaster victims.

The main principle in emergency response is to avoid falling victims of the disaster. BNPB has established the National Post for flood Jakarta and surrounding areas located in South Jakarta Public Works Ministry.