BPBD Urges The Public To Beware Of Weather Change From Heat To Rain

Illustration: Residents evacuate during floods in Bali. BETWEEN/HO-Polri

TANGERANG - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Tangerang City, Banten, appealed to the public to be aware of the change in weather from heat to the potential for heavy rain by always bringing equipment such as umbrellas and rain services.

Tangerang City BPBD Chief Executive Mahdiar said the air temperature for a week was estimated to range from 23°C to 34$C, while the humidity was relatively high, reaching up to 96 percent.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), he continued, estimates that rain with light to moderate intensity is predicted to flush the Tangerang area.

"Citizens of Tangerang City are advised to be aware of the potential for rain which is expected to occur in the next few days," said Mahdiar in Tangerang, Antara, Tuesday, September 30.

With the potential for rain that arises, motorcyclists are also advised to be more careful to avoid accidents due to slippery roads.

"The Tangerang City Government urges the public to continue to monitor weather developments through official channels and remain alert to potential puddles, especially in flood-prone areas," he said.

For information, for emergency services in Tangerang City, the public can access call center 112 or for BPBD Tangerang City, you can go to picket number 021-5582-144 which is also active for 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the Tangerang City Social Service (Dinsos) has distributed aid to residents affected by the flood disaster in Uwung Jaya and strong winds in Bojong Karawaci.

The head of the Tangerang City Social Service, Mulyani, said that flood victims were distributed various emergency needs in the form of 100 boxes of ready-to-eat food, mineral water, and 200 packs of rice.

Meanwhile, for victims of strong winds that caused the houses of affected residents to have also distributed 10 food packages.

"The distribution of this assistance is a tangible manifestation of the city government's commitment to always be present in the community, especially in emergency conditions," he said.