The Pantau Banjir website, accessible on pantaubanjir.jakarta.go.id, displays weather conditions across Jakarta, including statuses like Gerimis (drizzle), Mendung (cloudy), or Hujan (rainy). Additionally, it offers flood history, flood risk maps, and Dasbor Pantau Banjir (flood monitoring dashboard.)
 

Homepage view of  pantaubanjir.jakarta.go.id

Flood Monitoring Dashboard view on pantaubanjir.jakarta.go.id

2. Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) Provinsi DKI Jakarta  

Pemantauan Tinggi Muka Air/TMA (water level monitoring) is available on the Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) Provinsi DKI Jakarta through the website bpbd.jakarta.go.id/waterlevel. As Jakarta’s disaster management authority, BPBD also provides weather forecasts for each administrative city in Jakarta. Similar updates can be accessed via their social media platforms, such as Instagram of @bpbddkijakarta, X (formerly Twitter) of @BPBDJakarta, and Facebook of BPBD DKI Jakarta.  

Website view of BPBD Provinsi DKI Jakarta

3. JAKI

As Jakarta’s super app, JAKI offers features to assist during the rainy season. The Citizen Report feature allows users to report issues in Jakarta, including concerns related to rain or flood. You can also check reports from other residents to identify areas affected by rain or floods by searching the keyword “banjir” (flood). Simply open the Citizen Report feature and select Search reports.

Another feature that you can use is News. You can get notifications such as early warnings of heavy rain or lightning. In addition, this feature will provide information about alerts of tidal floods (caused by rising sea levels). This will be useful for Jakarta residents who live on the coast.

Information about alerts of tidal floods from News feature on JAKI

Searching for the keyword “banjir” using the Citizen Report feature on JAKI.

 

Simple Steps to Prevent Flooding  

Prolonged heavy rain can lead to flooding, often due to drainage systems being overwhelmed. However, we can all contribute to flood prevention. Small actions can make a significant impact on our environment. Here’s how you can help:  

1. Dispose of trash properly, avoiding rivers and drains.  

2. Regularly clean drainage systems to prevent blockages.  

3. Avoid building homes in hazardous areas like riverbanks, which can be dangerous during rising water levels.  

4. Construct infiltration wells to help absorb rainwater faster.  At home, you can also create biopore infiltration  to help reduce the risk of water pooling. Check out how to do it 

5. If planning to cut down trees, ensure reforestation by planting new ones to regenerate forests.

Disposing of trash properly. Source: Jakarta Smart City

 

Help Jakarta by Reporting Flooding  

Living in Jakarta may inspire you to make the city more comfortable. That is why the Jakarta government created the Cepat Respon Masyarakat (CRM) system. This system offers official complaint channels for various issues, including rain or flood-related problems. Below are 13 official CRM channels you can use:  

1. JAKI 

2. X (previously Twitter) of @DKIJakarta   

3. Facebook of Pemprov DKI Jakarta 

4. Email of dki@jakarta.go.id  

5. Personal social media accounts of the Governor or Deputy Governor  

6. SMS/WhatsApp 08111272206  

7. City Hall  

8. Inspectorate  

9. Mayor’s Office  

10. District Office  

11. Sub-district Office  

12. Public Aspirations via Mass Media  

13. LAPOR! 1708 

This information will help you navigate the rainy season in Jakarta. Don’t forget to prioritize your health so you can continue your activities. If you encounter any city-related issues, don’t hesitate to report them! Follow @jsclab  and @cepanresponjkt  on social media for more updates about Jakarta.