JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for the Jabodetabek area, which is valid for 5 days, from January 26 to 30, 2026. A number of areas are predicted to experience moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by the potential for strong winds that can trigger hydrometeorological disasters.
In its official release, BMKG divided weather warnings into three levels, namely alert, standby, and caution, with different potential impacts in each region.
BMKG set the alert status for moderate to heavy rain in a number of areas, including Tangerang City, South Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, North Jakarta, Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, East Jakarta, South Jakarta, Thousand Islands, Bekasi City and Regency, and Bogor City and Regency.
At this level, the public is asked to be alert to waterlogging, river overflows, and potential landslides, especially in flood-prone areas and low-lying areas.
For certain days, BMKG also issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rain in the Jakarta area and its surroundings. This condition has the potential to cause flooding, flash floods, and landslides that can disrupt community activities, public services, and infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the warning status was issued on January 27, 2026 for Bekasi Regency, with the potential for very heavy to extreme rain. Although on the following days this status is nil, BMKG emphasizes that the public still needs to increase vigilance.
In addition to heavy rain, BMKG also reminded of the potential for strong winds in the Tangerang City, South Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, as well as a number of areas in Jakarta and the Thousand Islands.
Strong winds are at risk of causing trees to fall, minor building damage, and transportation disruptions.
BMKG appeals to the public in the affected areas to avoid activities in flood-prone areas and landslides, ensure that water channels are not blocked, be alert to trees or billboards that are prone to collapse, and continue to monitor the latest weather information through the official BMKG channel.
Weather information and updates can be accessed through social media @infobmkg, Call Center service 196, or the official BMKG website.
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