Monday, February 5th 2018 Reporter: Oki Akbar Translator: Nugroho Adibrata 1730
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Citizens living on the Ciliwung Riverbank do not need to panic about potential flooding as rising High Front Water (TMA) in Katulampa Sluice Gate, Bogor, West Java this morning.
Don't panic. If anything happens, please contact us at 112
Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) Head, Jupan Royter said his party has coordinated with the mayors and regional working units (SKPD) related to anticipation of flood in Ciliwung River area.
"Don't panic. If anything happens, please contact us at 112," he expressed, Monday (2/5).
He mentions, incessant rain leads to alert level 1 at the Katulampa Sluice Gate about 240 centimeters. Nevertheless, up to 9.05 AM, water level at Depok Sluice Gate is still in alert level 4 with 180 centimeters height.
"We remain alert to anticipate the potential floods," he stressed.
Based on Jakarta BPBD data, the predicted areas will be hit by floods such as Srengseng Sawah, Rawajati, Kalibata, Pengadegan, Pejaten Timur, Kebon Baru,
and Bukit Duri, Balekambang, Cililitan, Cawang, Bidara Cina and Kampung Melayu.