DKI BPBD Urges Residents To Beware Of Extreme Weather In Jakarta, September 26-27

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) appealed to the people of the capital city to be aware of extreme weather in Jakarta on September 26-27.

"Based on weather forecasts based on the impact of heavy rains in western Indonesia. There is the potential for heavy rains with the impact of flooding/flash in DKI Jakarta (WASPADA status)," wrote BPBD DKI in its official social media upload quoted by Antara, Saturday, September 25.

DKI BPBD writes detailed information on impact-based forecasts for extreme weather in the two-day period, accessible via the link https://signature.bmkg.go.id.

Based on this weather forecast, the public is asked to be alert and careful of the potential for extreme weather (sporadic, heavy and short duration rains, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, even hail) which can potentially cause hydrometeorological disasters in the form of floods, flash floods, landslides, strong winds, and cyclones, especially for people who live and live in areas prone to hydrometeorological disasters.

Residents are also advised 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/bukusakusiagagunung.

"Information related to water level can be monitored through http://bpbd.jakarta.go.id/waterlevel/," wrote BPBD.

Then, if there is an emergency, the public can contact Call Center 112, then if a puddle/flood is found, they can report it through the JAKI application and disaster map.