Flood waters choke Jakarta underpasses

A torrential rain in some areas of Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon flooded several underpasses in East and South Jakarta.

Jakarta Police’s Traffic Management Center reported that flood waters inundated Cawang underpass in East Jakarta, leaving only one lane open for motorists traveling to Cililitan.

Waters also flooded Gembrong toy market underpass, also causing severe congestion but attracting dozens of children, who playfully splashed in the high water.

A similar situation was also reported at an underpass near TransTV television station on Jl. Kapten Tendean in South Jakarta.