Post damage the floodgate west flood canal (KBB) in the Petamburan, Sub Department of Water Management Public Works of Central Jakarta immediately repair any damage to water gates so that they can function again. This was done to prevent flooding, broken water because when the doors of residents in RT 08/02 and RT 09/03 Petamburan Urban Village, Tanahabang Sub-District, Central Jakarta, had experienced a flood of up to 40 centimeters.

"On Monday (13/2) then, when residential areas were flooded, I immediately checked into the site. Then I immediately ordered Water Management Public Works repair water gates," said Saefullah, Mayor of Central Jakarta, Monday (20/2).

He said the current condition of KBB is very alarming. Therefore, many people who are less concerned about protecting the environment by throwing trash into the times. In fact, it is detrimental to its own citizens because in addition to polluting the environment, can also cause flooding due to clogged drains, the river becomes shallow and narrow width times.
"Once the floodgates of fixed, there should be a concern for residents to care for. Do not make the river as a garbage dump. In essence, there must be a concern and a sense of ownership of citizens, "he said.

Head of Sub Department of Water Management Public Works of Central Jakarta , Herning Wahyuningsih, said at the pool in residential area, it went down to the location and check the condition of the sluice. "Once checked, the floodgates were jammed and could not fully close up to the bottom. As a result of the breakdown of the floodgates, the water finally entered the residential area," she explained.

Head of Section Public Works Water Management Maintenance, Central Jakarta, Juaini Yusuf, adding repair work takes the floodgates for two days. "The door can not close the water was full so there is a gap of 30 centimeters. Water enters through the slit. Once repaired submerged settlements have been receding and dry," he said.

source: www.beritajakarta.com