Jakarta Still Has The Potential For Heavy Rain For The Next 3 Days, This Is BMKG's Explanation

Illustration of heavy rain (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) announced that the DKI Jakarta and surrounding areas still have the potential for moderate to heavy rain on the next 3 days or until March 18. Referring to the BMKG analysis, the Chief Executive of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Isnawa Adji said the condition was triggered by Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) activity as well as the Kelvin and Rossby Equatorial Wave phenomenon. "MJO activity as well as the Kelvin and Rossby Equatorial Waves are still monitored and predicted to be active in the territory of Indonesia in the next few days," Isnawa said in his statement, Friday, March 15. Meanwhile, the potential for rain with intensity to moderate has the potential to occur, especially in the Bogor City, Bogor Regency, Tangerang City, and Tangerang Regency areas. Then, a decrease in the potential for rain intensity in Jabodetabek will occur starting March 17, 2024. "It is necessary to be aware of the potential for heavy rain accompanied by strong winds for a moment in part of Jabodetabek area, especially in the afternoon to early morning. The public is advised to always be alert and alert to anticipate the impact of extreme weather," explained Isnawa. This morning, 15 RTs in South Jakarta and East Jakarta were flooded up to 1.1 meters. This was due to heavy rains since Thursday, March 14 and the overflow of the Ciliwung River.

A number of floodgates have also experienced an increase in status due to heavy rains in Jakarta and its surroundings since yesterday. Katulampa Dam Status became Alert 3 (Alert) on Thursday at 14:39 WIB, Depok Monitoring Post Alert 3 on Thursday at 18.00 WIB. Then, Manggarai Water Gate became Alert 3 on Friday at 01.00 WIB, Karet Water Gate became Alert 3 at 05.00 WIB, and the Sunter Hulu Post became Alert 3 at 08.00 WIB.