Trash blocking drains in Pluit removed to anticipate flooding

JAKARTA, GARISBUMI.com – Organic and inorganic waste that clogged the water channel in front of the Pluit Village Office, North Jakarta, was cleaned on Friday (6/11/2026). This routine maintenance is carried out to maintain the smooth flow of water and anticipate puddles that could disrupt residents' mobility.

Based on information from the North Jakarta City Government, the PHB MKP field team lifted the rubbish from the channel, then transported it to the final disposal site so that it does not return to the water flow.

Head of the Economic and Development Section of Pluit Village, M. Syamsu, supervised the implementation of this activity. Supervision is carried out to ensure that channel points experiencing waste accumulation are handled.

Regular maintenance to maintain flow

In his instructions, Syamsu emphasized the importance of cleaning channels regularly. Garbage accumulation needs to be handled so that it does not obstruct the flow and trigger puddles around the sub-district office.

This cleaning is part of environmental infrastructure maintenance. The trash in the channel is removed, while the collected material is immediately moved from the location.

Even though it is aimed at anticipating inundation, the North Jakarta City Government's statement does not mention the length of the channel cleaned, the amount of waste transported, or the results of the flow inspection after the work is completed. Therefore, this activity cannot be used as a basis for concluding that the risk of inundation in the Pluit area as a whole has been resolved.