The hearts of Muara Angke residents were wary of floods every day

Jakarta -Settlement area in Muara Angke, North Jakarta (Jakut), is still regularly hit by tide flooding. Residents of Muara Angke also threw their hearts over the terms of settlements and the tide flood mitigation of the shore. Ujung Pier Street will be hit by a tide flood at 12.00 on Saturday (6/14/2025). The motorcycle passing through the flood as high as about 10 cm. Their settlements are about 200 meters away with the sea. The location of the house is made higher than the road so that the water is not easy to enter. Browse to continue with the contents of the residents of Muara Angke, always prepare themselves to face floods that come regularly. Their boots are put in front of the door if they have to hit the flood at any time. Not only the road is damaged, but some homes also look unkinding. The houses were abandoned by their owners. I am worried about the photo every day: Brigitta Belia Permata Sari/Detikcom, head of RT 05, Ameh, said his citizens often feel worried because of the tidal sea water. Because, he said, the flood can come every time. “We are careful every day, this flood is great tomorrow, because water can come every day and we don’t know when,” Ameh said when he was met on the spot on Saturday (6/14). This tidal flow is not a momentary event. The geographical state of Muara Angke lower than sea level makes this area very vulnerable to seawater. Not strange if residents like Ameh and his family should always be assisted. “Yes, the flood can be almost every day. Last night it was flooded. If the tide is to be flooded, ‘he said. Electronic goods, such as television, fridge and other home appliances, are often damaged by water underwater. To work on this, residents are used to putting things on a bench or table. But this method is not always effective if the water rises quite high. Please build the shore quickly. Almost every day the water comes into the residents’ homes when the seas are tide. “Yes, the flood can be almost every day. Last night the flood is. If the tide is to be flooded. Because the country is already lower than the sea,” Ameh said. Residents of Muara Angke are grateful that the governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung came directly to the place and promised the construction of the bank. “I am happy, residents are also happy, the governor wants to make an embankment. If possible, before December it is done, thank the Lord,” he said. Ameh said the community rely in a modest way to protect their possessions from floods. Household furniture to electronic goods is often damaged because they are underwater. Still on photo: Brigitta Belia Permata Sari/Detikcom, despite the fact that residents in areas often plunged by Rob, residents are reluctant to relocate. The home is private and is the biggest consideration over the cost of living in a new place. “Do you want a decent home, not keep going. But yes, it’s hard to move. Here’s the house itself, if you go to contract or flat, you have to pay for rent again,” said a resident named Ameh. Another resident, Lela, 52, also claims to be reluctant to leave his home. He was reluctant to adjust. In addition, he has no money to rent a home. “From young I am here. If you move, take it money, move the goods, adjust again. Even used to flood here,” Lela said. In accordance with Ameh and Lela, SRI, 46, claimed to be used to tide flooding that drenched his town almost every day. “Yes, it’s normal here. It’s normal, it’s not surprised,” Sri said when he was met on the spot. He who has lived in Muara Angke for the past 20 years has no intention of moving home to a more comfortable place. Because it requires extra costs. “If you are renting or moving flat, you should use rent again, money again. Yes, just feel comfortable here,” he said. (Call/Aik) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspirational story of the exemplary police candidate here