Water inundation that had occurred at several locations in the Cilincing Sub-District, North Jakarta, gradually receded after swift handling by the local Water Resources (SDA) Unit.

Head of Cilincing Sub-district SDA Unit, Ichsan, said the response involved deploying all field personnel, including operating portable Alkon pumps and pump houses, as well as clearing storm drains to improve water flow.

According to him, pump houses placed on standby include the Bulak Cabe Pump House, Banglio Pump House, KBN Pump House, and Rawa Malang Pump House.

"The inundation began in the morning, coinciding with high tide. Water levels varied, with flooding reaching up to 20 centimeters on Jalan Cakung–Cilincing.Floodwaters have gradually receded and conditions are now under control," he reported on Monday (1/26).

Ichsan explained that Jalan Cakung-Cilincing is prone to flooding during heavy rainfall due to its curved elevation, which hampers water flow.

In addition, he said, there is a crossing channel beneath the toll road whose dimensions are inadequate. As a result, large-capacity pumps, including KBN Pump 2, have not been able to operate optimally because water flow is obstructed.

"Going forward, there are plans to raise the crossing, similar to measures implemented on the western side. This issue requires collaboration between relevant ministries, the Jakarta Provincial Government, and the toll road operator," he noted.

He added that, aside from the Cakung-Cilincing area, mobile pumps were also deployed at several flood-prone points in the Rorotan area, where inundation reached between 10 and 15 centimeters.

"There are still constraints because the final drainage channels are currently full," he added.

Ichsan said the Sarang Bango area is heavily influenced by tidal conditions. Water flow from Sarang Bango toward Blencong River and WR 3 is complex, as it receives runoff from multiple directions, including the Cakung Drain and the East Flood Canal.

"Although river dredging is carried out regularly, natural factors such as tidal flooding remain a major challenge. We will continue to monitor field conditions and optimize all available facilities and infrastructure, " he emphasized.

A resident of Gang Haji Tekel, RW 06, Rorotan Urban Village, Echa (43), expressed hope for long-term solutions, including studies on dismantling the crossing to improve water flow.

"We hope there will be permanent handling so that our area will no longer inundated during rainfall or high tide," she said.