All floodwaters across Jakarta have successfully receded following heavy rains that inundated several areas on Saturday evening, March 21. This reassuring update comes from Mohamad Yohan, Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta’s Data and Information Center, who confirmed the situation on Sunday, March 22.
“BPBD recorded that as of Sunday, March 22, at 1:00 PM local time, all inundation in the DKI Jakarta area had receded,” Yohan stated in his official remarks. This swift resolution brings relief to residents after the intense downpour.
Yohan attributed the rapid subsidence of the floodwaters to the proactive and collaborative efforts undertaken by various agencies and community elements dedicated to comprehensive flood management. These concerted actions played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of the heavy rainfall.
The success was a direct result of collaborative initiatives involving several key government operational units. Agencies such as BPBD (Regional Disaster Management Agency), Dinas SDA (Water Resources Agency), Dinas Gulkarmat (Fire and Rescue Agency), Dinas Bina Marga (Roads Agency), Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (Environmental Agency), Satpol PP (Public Order Agency), and Kelurahan PPSU (Urban Village Public Infrastructure and Facilities Handling Unit) mobilized their personnel with essential support equipment, including mobile pumps, to clear the standing water. Furthermore, they diligently ensured that drainage systems and water channels functioned optimally to facilitate efficient water flow.
Beyond the governmental sector, the involvement of community groups proved invaluable. Local figures, including those from RT/RW (neighborhood and community units), FKDM (Community Alertness and Preparedness Forum), and other community leaders, played an active role in these critical flood mitigation efforts, fostering a unified response to the challenge.
The substantial rainfall that swept across DKI Jakarta and its surrounding regions on Saturday, March 21, had initially caused water levels to rise significantly at several monitoring posts. Notably, the Pesanggrahan and Cipinang Hulu posts reached a standby status of 3, while the Sunter Hulu post registered a standby status of 2, indicating potential flood risks.
Despite the current receding of all floodwaters, Yohan emphasized the importance of continued vigilance among the public for potential subsequent flooding. The BPBD DKI Jakarta urges residents to remain cautious and prepared for any renewed inundation. In the event of an emergency, individuals are encouraged to immediately contact the 112 hotline, a free, 24-hour non-stop service available to all.
Summary
All floodwaters across Jakarta successfully receded by Sunday, March 22, at 1:00 PM, following heavy rains on Saturday evening, March 21. Mohamad Yohan, Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta’s Data and Information Center, confirmed this swift resolution. The rapid subsidence was attributed to proactive and collaborative efforts by various government agencies and community groups, who mobilized personnel, equipment, and ensured optimal drainage.
The substantial rainfall on Saturday had initially caused water levels to rise significantly, with Pesanggrahan and Cipinang Hulu reaching Standby 3, and Sunter Hulu Standby 2. Despite the current clear situation, BPBD DKI Jakarta emphasized the importance of continued public vigilance for potential subsequent flooding. Residents are urged to remain cautious and use the 24-hour 112 hotline for emergencies.