Jakarta is currently experiencing the rainy season with quite extreme intensity. There are many puddles of water in several areas. However, did you know that aside from local rainfall, this condition is also influenced by river flows passing through various regions? In situations like this, having accurate and real-time information is crucial so residents can take the right precautions. To provide this, Jakarta Smart City offers the Pantau Banjir website, where Smartcitizens can also access the latest information according to the flood map (peta banjir) from the smallest administrative unit. Let’s dive into this article to learn more!

Pantau Banjirwebsite

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Access Pantau Banjir and RT-Based Flood Map

Dinas Cipta Karya, Tata Ruang, dan Pertanahan (the department of public works, spatial planning, and land affairs) provides dynamic, automatically updated data based on real-time conditions. This data is in accordance with the development of the conditions of Rukun Tetangga/RT (neighbourhood association), as the smallest area unit, affected by flooding.This information is available on the Pantau Banjir website under the Peta (map) menu, which also includes details on floodgates that play a crucial role in controlling water flow and preventing flooding. To check Jakarta’s flood conditions in real-time, follow these steps:

1. Visit Pantau Banjir  website using your browser.
2. Once the page loads, click the Peta menu and select Peta Banjir Berbasiskan RT to view flood conditions in each area of Jakarta in detail.
3. Read the information on the RT-Based Flood Map Dashboard:

• Jumlah RT Terdampak Banjir (number of flood-affected RT): This section displays which RT are affected by flooding out of Jakarta’s total 30,554 RT. The data is updated every three hours to ensure real-time accuracy.
• Luas Wilayah Terdampak Banjir (flood-affected area size): Whilst the previous section lists affected RT, this part provides information on the total flooded area within Jakarta’s 661.5 km² land area.
• Daftar RT Terdampak Banjir (list of flood-affected RT): This section offers a more detailed look at the RT impacted by flooding. Click on the list to zoom in and get a closer view of specific locations.
• Data Pintu Air (floodgate water level data): Water levels at Jakarta’s floodgates are a key indicator in flood management. The water level status is categorized into four levels: Normal, Alert 3, Alert 2, and Alert 1. If water levels continue to rise, nearby areas are more likely to experience flooding. With this information, both the government and residents can take early mitigation steps.

Also read: Floodgate Alert Levels: What Are They and What To Prepare?

Visit the website: smartcity.jakarta.go.id/id/pantaubanjir 

With Peta Banjir Berbasis RT, you can view Jakarta’s water level conditions in real-time. Its simple and informative display makes the information easy to access and understand. You can also check it through the JAKIsuper-app for free. Just download the app and look for the Flood Monitoring feature. In addition to the Pantau Banjir website, JAKI also provides a Flood Monitoring Map, which includes real-time updates on Water Gates, Observation Posts, Water Pumps, and Flood Info.
 

Flood Monitoring feature on JAKI

 

Call 112 for Emergencies

Let’s always stay prepared for extreme weather conditions. Share this information with those around you! All Jakarta residents are advised to remain vigilant and monitor flood conditions through the Pantau Banjir website. If an emergency occurs, do not hesitate to call the Jakarta Siaga Call Center at 112. This emergency assistance covers life-threatening situations in Jakarta, such as medical emergencies, security disturbances, natural disasters, accidents, domestic violence, and suicide prevention. For more updates on Jakarta, follow @jsclab  on social media.

Jakarta Siaga Call Center – 112

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