Flood in Jakarta: State of Emergency and Infrastructure Calls

🌧️ 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.

💧 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.

🌊 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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