Flood in Jakarta: State of Emergency and Infrastructure Calls
Jakarta, Indonesia experiences severe flooding, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency. Calls for improved infrastructure and river management.
00:00:00 Floods in Jakarta force business closures, disrupt traffic. 20,000 people evacuate as rain continues. Governor declares state of emergency and vows to address the issue.
🌧️ Heavy rains in Jakarta have caused massive flooding and forced businesses to shut down.
🌆 The central business district and other areas in Jakarta were heavily affected by the flooding, causing traffic congestion and difficulties for residents to move around.
🚨 Approximately 20,000 people have evacuated their homes, and the governor has declared a state of emergency.
🌪️ Officials have warned that the rain is expected to worsen in the coming days, and the governor has pledged to take immediate actions to address the flooding issues.
00:01:06 Jakarta, Indonesia experienced severe flooding causing damage and loss of life. Calls for improved infrastructure and river management to prevent future floods.
💧 Jakarta experienced severe flooding, with water levels reaching up to two meters in some areas.
🚧 Residents are calling for the government to take more action to prevent future floods, as the current dams are inadequate.
🏢 An urban planning expert highlighted that Jakarta's drainage system has not been updated since the Dutch colonial era, contributing to the flooding.
00:02:10 A news anchor reports on the declaration of a state of emergency in Jakarta, Indonesia due to flooding.
🌊 A state of emergency has been declared due to flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia.
📅 The state of emergency will be in effect until December 25.
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