The Menteng Sub-district Water Resources (SDA) Executing Unit, Central Jakarta reports the water channel dredging on Jalan Kali Pasir, RW 08, Cikini Urban Village has touched 50 percent.

"This work that has been carried out since November 7 aims to minimize inundation," he expressed Menteng Sub-district SDA Executing Unit Head, Yopi Siregar, Monday (11/18).

It will be dredged up to 20 meters length in conjunction with the installation of the channel's manhole cover.

"The process has reached 10 meters and is targeted to be complete next week," he explained.

In addition, his side picked up 2 cubic meters of mud and waste from the channel.

"To do it, we have eight personnel in the field. Hopefully it can minimize inundation optimally when it rains," he stated.