Jakarta Will Still Be Hit By Flood

Jakarta, Nov 22 (Antara) - Jakarta will still be hit by further floods during the peak of the rainy season in December this year and January next year, according to Deputy Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as "Ahok." "I predict floods will continue to hit Jakarta when the rainy season reaches its peak in December 2013 and January 2014. The height of the water level of several rivers in Jakarta shows that floods in the capital city will be inevitable," Ahok said at Jakarta City Hall on Thursday. According to him, the water levels of the rivers of Krukut and Pesanggrahan have continued to rise, while the other rivers in North Jakarta were also affected by tidal floods. "Therefore, since yesterday, we have created a map of flood-prone areas in Jakarta. We have also coordinated with the Special Capital Region of Jakarta`s Social Service Office to prepare logistical assistance for flood victims," he noted. Ahok said the Social Service Office will build command posts to anticipate floods and will prepare other social assistance services for flood evacuees. Although all preparations are almost 100 percent ready, the Jakarta deputy governor expressed hope that the flood this time would not be as bad as it has been in previous years.