Water from the overflowing Ciliwung River has inundated a number of areas in South and East Jakarta since early in the morning on Saturday.
News portal kompas.com has reported that residential areas in Bidaracina, South Jakarta and Kampung Pulo, Kampung Melayu in East Jakarta have been flooded.
Most of the residents in the area have taken refuge following flood warning by the city administration earlier on Friday night.
The administration had warned residents living along certain river banks in the city to be alert about the level of water in Katulampa water gate in Bogor, West Java, which reached 250 centimeters at 6 a.m. on Friday. It was classified as the first warning level.
The city's Public Works Agency said that flood might hit areas in Rawajati, Kalibata, Pengadegan, Kebon Baru and Bidaracina in South Jakarta and Kampung Melayu, Bukit Duri and Jati Pinggir in East Jakarta.
Separately, Jakarta Social Affairs Agency said it has prepared 10,000 food packages for the refugees. The agency also said it had set up temporary tents and two medical posts, along with 10 ambulances.
Source:
www.thejakartapost.com
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