Warning For Cibinong-Bojonggede-Sukaraja Residents, Be Prepared For Possible Floods Starting Tomorrow

JAKARTA - Bogor Regent Ade Yasin reminded his residents to be aware of potential flooding. There are 18 sub-districts in the Bogor Regency, West Java that may be affected by flooding from 28-29 September 2021, according to the forecasts of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

"I invite the people of Bogor Regency to be aware of natural disasters, such as floods, landslides, and tornadoes," said Ade, Monday, September 27.

Ade then explained which sub-districts have the potential for flooding or flash floods in those two days. Starting from Klapanunggal, Gunungputri, Cibungbulang, Cibinong, Bojonggede, Kemang, Rancabungur, Dramaga, Sukaraja, Ciampea, Ciomas, Tamansari, Babakan Madang, Ciawi, Citeureup, Cijeruk, Tenjolaya, to Pamijahan.

He said, based on the impact-based weather forecast (IBF) from the BMKG, as many as 18 sub-districts had flood and flash flood alert status.

Ade Yasin also appealed to people living in hilly areas and watersheds to be more careful. Several rivers flow in Bogor Regency such as Cileungsi, Cikeas, Cidurian, Cibanten, Cisadane, Cibeet and Ciliwung.

"Please be vigilant until the rainy season begins in October 2021. However, even though they are in a state of alert, the public does not need to panic and remain calm, and maintain the Health Protocols, because they are still in the COVID-19 pandemic situation," said Ade Yasin, who is also the head of the Task Force. Handling COVID-19 Bogor Regency.

Meanwhile, the Head of BMKG Citeko Bogor Meteorological Station, Fatuhri Syabani, said that the potential for extreme weather with an alert status was also predicted to occur in 17 other provinces besides West Java.

"From today's BMKG release, the West Java region is in the alert phase, not alert," Fatuhri said when confirmed.