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Metro Police Use Water Cannons to Reduce Volcanic Ash on Roads

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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  • Jakarta’s Metro Police used armored water cannon vehicles on roads in Jakarta, South Tangerang, and Bekasi to keep volcanic ash from becoming airborne.
  • Officers also urged residents to wear masks, protect their health, and follow official instructions.

Jakarta’s Metro Police deployed armored water cannon vehicles on Sunday to spray roads affected by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. The operation covered several roads in Jakarta, South Tangerang, and Bekasi.

The water was intended to dampen road surfaces so accumulated ash would not easily blow back into the air. The police mobile brigade sent vehicles from several battalions, while the Samapta directorate deployed three more water cannons.

Officers at the scene also advised residents to wear masks, look after their health, and follow directions from authorities. Metro Police public relations chief Budi Hermanto said personnel and support equipment had been placed on standby to assist people dealing with the ash.

Our personnel are on standby to help the public. We urge residents to remain calm, use masks, look after their health, and follow officers’ directions and official government information.

· Budi HermantoThe Metro Police public relations chief described the police response and public health advice.
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