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Status of Katulampa Siaga 2, Be Prepared for Potential Flood along Ciliwung Riverbanks

JAKARTA – Downpour within a long period fell in Bogor caused increasing discharge of Ciliwung River at upstream part. Water level of the river monitored in Katulampa which is up to 170 cm means the status of Siaga 2 on Thursday (13/4) at 20.30 pm. Until 21.15 pm, the status of the river was still the same level. The rain still occurs in Bogor.

BPBD Kota Bogor and BPBD DKI Jakarta continues monitoring the water level of Ciliwung River. It is predicted that on Friday (14/4) at 5.00 am, discharge of water will be at Manggarai Watergate. Before the rate of flow arrives, local residents inhabit along the riverbanks should be prepared for potential flood. Potential affected areas are in Srengseng Sawah, Rawajati, Kalibata, Pengadegan, Pejaten Timur, Kebon Baru, Bukit Duri, Balekambang, Cililitan, Cawang, Bidara Cina and Kampung Melayu. These areas often experience flood.

BPBD DKI Jakarta has informed flood early warning to relevant stakeholders. Information distribution to the local residents living in the riverbanks through social media such as twitter, facebook, BBM, Whatsapp, and website. Information distribution through Disaster Warning System (DWS) in the area of Bidara Cina and Kampung Melayu already activated. Meanwhile, SMS blast was also conducted according to SOP as the status becoming Siaga 2.

It is predicted that the flood will not too high because Jakarta has not experienced heavy rain. It is monitored as Ciliwung River crossing Depok and Manggarai normal so that there is no additional of discharge of river water.

Sutopo Purwo Nugroho

Head of Data, Information and Public Relations Centre