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Jakarta Flood Warning: Katulampa Dam Water Nearing Full Capacity

Ayu Rizka
18:00, 30 Nov 2023

BPBD DKI Jakarta has initiated the circulation of early flood alerts for Jakarta due to the Katulampa dam entering Alert 2 status on Wednesday (29/11/2023) at 8:10 PM local time. As shared via the @BPBDJakarta account, the dam’s water level has surged to 160 cm, indicating an imminent overflow within hours.

UPDATE TINGGI MUKA AIR
Kamis, 30 November 2023, Pukul 12:00 WIB

Sumber: Dinas SDA DKI Jakarta

Selengkapnya dapat diakses pada: https://t.co/M0Lhald0kZ pic.twitter.com/DQGo2UrCdU

— BPBD DKI Jakarta (@BPBDJakarta) November 30, 2023

Subsequently, by Thursday (30/11/2023) at 5:00 AM local time, the flood gates at the Katulampa dam had escalated to Alert 3 status, with the water level reaching 200 cm. According to BPBD DKI Jakarta, there’s a foreseeable risk of flooding in the immediate vicinity of the dam for an unspecified duration in the coming hours.

List of Jakarta Flood Affected Area

The overflow from the Katulampa Dam is anticipated to impact various areas, accompanied by specific information regarding the flood water levels:

Pejaten Timur: 30-150cm
Rawajati: 70-80 cm
Bale Kambang: 150 cm
Cawang: 30-200cm
Cililitan: 50-100 cm
Bidara Cina: 50-150 cm
Kampung Melayu: 30-150 cm

Additionally, several major roads encountered flooding, including Kemang Highway and Lenteng Agung Highway, where water levels reached up to 20 cm.

The intense rainfall in Jakarta exacerbated the rising water levels. To prepare, the DKI Jakarta government initiated dredging of the Ciliwung River in mid-November 203. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts heavy rainfall for Jakarta and its environs from January to February 2024.

About Katulampa Dam

Situated in Bogor, the Katulampa Dam has been a vital water structure since its construction in 1911, serving as a critical indicator for potential floods in the Jakarta region. Geographically, Jakarta sits at a lower elevation compared to Bogor, resulting in water flowing downstream (from Bogor to Jakarta).

Any deviation in the usual height limits observed at the Katulampa Dam signifies a significant risk of flooding in Jakarta. Typically, water levels surge as the rainy season commences. In 2023, the rainy season is expected to begin in late November and extend until February 2024.

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