Heavy Rain Threatens Jakarta and Its Surroundings Today, Beware of Flooding to Strong Winds

JAKARTA - Residents in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas are urged to be aware of the potential for heavy rain which is expected to return today, Wednesday, January 28.

Based on the latest weather forecast, a number of areas in Jabodetabek have the potential to be hit by moderate to heavy rain.

This condition can cause local flooding, puddles at several points, and the potential for strong winds in some areas.

From the data of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), moderate intensity rain in the Jabodetabek area has the potential to occur in the Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, North Jakarta, Thousand Islands, Bekasi Regency, Bogor Regency, Bogor City, and Tangerang Regency areas.

Meanwhile, heavy rain is potentially occurring in the areas of South Jakarta, East Jakarta, Bekasi City, Depok City, Tangerang City, and South Tangerang City.