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The central government, Jakarta provincial government, and all citizens of Jakarta are encouraged to be alert to possible flooding will be greater than 2007. In fact, predictable, 26-29 in mid-January 2013 floods potentially "drown" the capital city of Jakarta.
Water experts from the University of Indonesia (UI), Firdaus Ali, explained, Jakarta rainfall is expected to continue to rise, added on January 27th, the Moon will be at the top of the full moon. At that time, the tide in the sea will be higher so as not to collect water from the land so that the potential for flooding in Jakarta are expected to exceed the flood that occurred in 2007.
To note, in 2007 rainfall flushed Jakarta reached 320 millimeters. Rainfall in Jakarta is currently about 95 millimeters and in the upstream region (Puncak, Bogor) about 75 millimeters. One millimeter of rain on 1 square meter is able to produce 1 liter of water.
Conceivably, broad Jakarta reached 626 square kilometers multiplied by rainfall in late January which is predicted to be higher. This was compounded by water transfers from upstream and Jakarta were saturated soil conditions due soil pores filled with water instead only able to absorb water as much as 15 percent.
"It will be more severe than what happened in 2007. Alert, especially at January 27, because the water in the ground no matter how small will not be able to flow into the sea," said Firdaus, Thursday (01/17/2013).
When asked about the best solution to face the threat, Firdaus said, the government must ensure the anticipated evacuation, availability of logistics, and medicine. According to him, there was not enough time to avoid flooding. "There's nothing we can do except pray, asking for God's mercy. If you want to avoid the flood, from the past to anywhere," said Firdaus.
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