Children swim in Jakarta river as temperatures reach 34C

Children swam and played in the Banjir Kanal Barat in Grogol, Jakarta, on Friday, November 6.

They used the river to cool off during hot and humid conditions in the city.

Indonesia’s weather agency recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius in Jakarta that day.

Humidity ranged from 51 to 94 percent, making the heat feel more uncomfortable.

The river offered the children a way to refresh themselves, although swimming there carries risks.

No further steps or developments were reported.