The West Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) asked the public to be aware of the potential for moderate to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds or extreme weather that hit on New Year's Eve 2024.
West Java BPBD Youth Expert Public Relations Officer Hadi Rahmat said based on information from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) the public must be aware of extreme weather and anticipate its impact as early as possible.
"From the information we received for the West Java region in particular, it is necessary to be aware of the potential for extreme weather, be it hurricanes and heavy rains. Because it can also have an impact on landslides and floods," Hadi said as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, December 31.
According to him, BMKG has monitored the development of weather and climate conditions, especially in the West Java region, which currently shows the potential for an increase in rain for the next few days.
"For the next few days, what we have received is the potential for rain," he said.
The BMKG has detailed areas that have the potential to rain in the period 31 December-2 January 2024, namely Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau, Lampung, Bangka Belitung, Jambi, South Sumatra, Banten, West Java, Central Java, West Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, West Papua and Papua.
Then in the period 3-6 January 2024, rain has the potential to occur in Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau, Lampung, Bangka Belitung, Jambi, South Sumatra, Banten, DKI Jakarta southern part, West Java, Central Java, East Java.
Therefore, Hadi asked the public to pay attention and be aware of the potential for extreme weather, especially for those who are going on vacation to natural tourist attractions.
"So that even in conditions of euphoria celebrating the New Year, people still pay attention to natural conditions. If there are signs of unfavorable weather conditions, it is hoped that they will immediately pull over and find shelter that feels safe," he said.
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In addition, his party has also alerted personnel by opening security posts in 27 cities/regencies throughout West Java as an effort to be prepared for potential natural disasters ahead of the 2024 New Year's Eve celebrations.
"We opened a post by involving the district/city BPBD. So everyone is involved and the focus is indeed on BPBD at tourist sites," said Hadi.
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