BMKG Warns Heavy Rain in Jabodetabek for the Next 5 Days

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) regions. Potential heavy to very heavy rain is expected to occur over the next five days, from April 13 to 17, 2026.

BMKG asked the public to remain vigilant against potential hydrometeorological impacts that could occur, especially in areas with alert status.

"The public is expected to remain calm but vigilant. Make sure the water channels are clean of obstructions and avoid traveling to landslide-prone areas during heavy rain," wrote the BMKG statement, Monday, April 13.

Based on data from the BMKG Public Meteorology Directorate, extreme weather potential will occur intermittently with different levels of vigilance in each region.

On Monday, April 13, 2026, Bogor Regency was designated in the alert category. Meanwhile, the DKI Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi, and Depok regions are at the alert level.

The condition continued on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with all areas of Jabodetabek in a state of alert without an increase in the alert or warning level.

Entering Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the intensity of rain is expected to increase in several areas of Jakarta. West Jakarta, East Jakarta, and the Thousand Islands rise to alert status, while other areas are still at the alert level.

The alert status extends on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The East Jakarta, South Jakarta, and Bogor Regency areas are predicted to face an increased risk of extreme weather impacts.

Meanwhile, on Friday, April 17, 2026, the weather conditions are expected to begin to improve. No area is included in the category of early warning of heavy rain and strong winds.

BMKG explained that the areas with the alert status have the potential to experience flooding, river overflows, and small-scale landslides that can disrupt the activities of residents.

Meanwhile, the areas with standby status are asked to be more careful because they have the potential to experience flooding, flash floods, and landslides which have a greater impact, including on public services and infrastructure.