Throughout January to April 2020, as many as 821 water channels spread over six urban villages on 10 residential islands have been repaired.

" Repair what we have done includes drainage, infiltration wells, crossing channel locally known as sodetan and biopori holes (mini water catchment)"

"Those 821 channels are located in South Thousand Islands Sub-district with 274 spots, comprising Untung Jawa Island (53 locations), Tidung Island (172 locations), Pari Island (29 locations) and Lancang Island (20 locations)," expressed Thousand Islands Water Resources (SDA) Sub-agency Head, Abdul Rauf, Tuesday (5/5).

While in North Thousand Islands Sub-district, there are 547 spots, comprising Harapan Island (22 locations), Sebira Island (24 locations), Kelapa Island (426 locations), Kelapa Dua Island (22 locations), Panggang Island (23 locations) and Pramuka Island (30 locations).

"Repair what we have done includes drainage, infiltration wells, crossing channel locally known as sodetan and biopori holes (mini water catchment)," he stated.