Heavy Rain in Jakarta, Coastal Residents and Drivers Asked to Be Alert

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that all areas of Jakarta will be hit by light to moderate rain on Thursday, January 29. Wet weather is expected to last from early morning to evening, with air temperatures ranging from 23 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Based on the BMKG weather forecast, the Central Jakarta area is predicted to experience moderate rain in the morning to morning. Entering the afternoon, the weather condition tends to be cloudy, before returning to potentially light rain in the afternoon. The air temperature in this area is in the range of 23-28 degrees Celsius with wind speeds of 4-13 kilometers per hour.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta is predicted to be dominated by light to moderate rain throughout the day. The maximum temperature in this area can reach 29 degrees Celsius with relatively weak winds, ranging from 2-10 kilometers per hour. BMKG also noted the potential for rain accompanied by lightning in South Jakarta in the next few days.

For the East Jakarta area, light to moderate rain is expected to fall from early morning to evening. The air temperature is in the range of 23-28 degrees Celsius with wind speeds reaching 11 kilometers per hour. In addition, BMKG noted the potential for thick cloudy weather at the beginning of the coming week.

Meanwhile, West Jakarta is predicted to experience moderate rain in the early morning, then light rain in the morning to afternoon. In the afternoon, the weather was cloudy. The air temperature in this area ranges from 23-28 degrees Celsius with wind speeds of 3-12 kilometers per hour. West Jakarta also has the potential to experience lightning rain at the beginning of the week.

North Jakarta is predicted to be dominated by moderate to light rain throughout the day. The air temperature is in the range of 24-28 degrees Celsius with wind speeds of 3-17 kilometers per hour. Residents in coastal areas are advised to be aware of the potential for waterlogging due to rain that falls evenly.

Meanwhile, the Thousand Islands area is predicted to experience light to moderate rain throughout the day. The air temperature is relatively stable at around 25-27 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds in this area are observed to be faster than the Jakarta mainland, reaching 15-28 kilometers per hour, so the public is urged to be alert to the condition of sea waves.

BMKG urges the people of Jakarta and its surroundings to increase vigilance against the potential for flooding and flooding, especially in vulnerable areas. Road users are also asked to be careful because the road conditions are slippery and the visibility can be reduced during rain. This weather forecast can be updated according to atmospheric dynamics, so the public is advised to monitor official BMKG information periodically.