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Gubernur DKI Jokowi (VIVAnews/Ikhwan Yanuar)
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VIVAnews - Heavy rains that began early this morning led to almost all roads in Jakarta was dubbed the "river". Office of the Governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo, suffers. Due to the high water in the segment Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Jokowi office was flooded.
Based on the observation of TMC Police, the water level in Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan has reached 30 centimeters (cm) or knee-high adults. As a result, the road leading to the Tugu Tani and MH Thamrin paralyzed. The vehicles on the road stuck in a pool of water and could not move.
Jakarta City Hall Complex were not spared from flooding. Observed water level exceeds 30 cm. In anticipation of a growing puddle, officers of the Fire Department administration was alerted cars and moving some water vacuum pump to remove the water out of the office area.
Although his office flooded, Head of Public Information Office of Communication, Information, and Public Relations Jakarta, Eko Hariadi, said Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo will remain in office. "I confirmed to him, keep going to the office," he said. (art)