DKI BPBD Urges Residents To Be Aware Of Potential Flooding In This Area

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) appealed to the public to remain vigilant and cautious about potential flooding on Tuesday, June 15 in a number of areas.

"Based on the results of data analysis from BMKG with Impact Based Forecast (IBF) and BNPB with InaRisk, it is necessary to watch out for potential flooding on June 15, 2021," said DKI Jakarta BPBD information, as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, June 15 in the morning.

Mentioned, some areas that have the potential for flooding are Serang, Lebak in Banten Province. DKI Jakarta in the administrative area of East Jakarta, South Jakarta.

Then, the provinces of West Java in the areas of Bogor, Cirebon, Karawang, Cianjur, and Bekasi, as well as Parigi Moutong, Central Sulawesi.

He conveyed, the potential for extreme weather in the next week (sporadic, heavy, and short-duration rain, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, even hail) which could potentially cause hydrometeorological disasters in the form of floods, flash floods, landslides accompanied by strong winds, and tornadoes, especially for people who live and live in areas prone to hydrometeorological disasters.

BPBD also urges residents to improve preparedness, one of which is by reading the book "Guidelines for Preparedness Facing Floods for the Community" via the link http://tiny.cc/bukusakusiagabanjir.

In the event of an emergency, the public can contact Call Center 112 and report any inundation or flooding through the JAKI application and disaster maps.