Extreme Temperature 37.5 Degrees Celsius Melanda Indonesia, This Legislator Reminds The Government To Prepare Solutions

Illustration. A mother and daughter avoided a sun shock using an umbrella while walking around the HI Roundabout, Jakarta, Wednesday 23 October 2019. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission V DPR Andi Iwan Darmawan Aras reminded the government to prepare solutions to the extreme weather that occurred in the country. Moreover, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) noted that the hot temperature could reach 37.5 degrees Celsius.

"We know that the hot weather is hitting most parts of Indonesia recently. The government must be able to anticipate through various policies and programs so that extreme weather like this does not harm the community," Andi said in a written statement, Thursday, April 27.

Andi said that extreme weather in Indonesia was not as severe as in India which resulted in dozens of people being killed. However, this legislator reminded the government to prepare for the worst scenario.

In fact, if weather modifications are needed, it can be done to prevent drought. "The government must work quickly to overcome it," he said.

"Drought can also have an impact on the community's economy. Both decreased agricultural production to mining and others. This is what we must anticipate together," continued Andi.

Not only that, Andi also reminded local governments assisted by the TNI and Polri to be on standby with the possibility of forest and land fires (karhutla) in the midst of this extreme temperature. "Prepare human resources and equipment," he said.

Meanwhile, for the community, Andi reminded the importance of both overcoming climate change. He also advised the public to remain vigilant about the extreme temperatures that have occurred recently.

Because, people often feel stressed and fall ill when high temperatures occur. "Always be aware of the impact of this extreme weather, especially when doing activities outside the home," he said.

"In addition to avoiding direct UV shocks, eating healthy foods and taking vitamins," he concluded.