JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has instructed all ranks to tighten disaster mitigation at transportation swamp locations. This step follows the warning of potential extreme weather that overshadows the momentum of Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru).
The instruction was conveyed by the national police chief when reviewing the readiness of Tawang Station, Semarang, Sunday, December 21. Based on data from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), rainfall is predicted to increase significantly in a number of areas, including Central Java.
"We must be alert to high rainfall. Disaster management preparedness must be absolutely ensured," said Listyo.
Flood and landslide potential are the main concerns because they can cut off logistics routes and citizen mobility. The National Police Chief emphasized the importance of the readiness of personnel and infrastructure of the joint task force in the field. He asked for the pattern of action, from engineering the route to evacuation, to be prepared thoroughly before the disruption occurred.
According to Listyo, mitigation must include mapping the location of safe evacuation and the readiness of SAR teams in the most crucial locations. The smooth running of public services must not be stopped even though bad weather strikes.
"The state must be present. The solidity and synergy across sectors, from the TNI, Polri, to transportation operators, are the key to optimal service in the midst of disaster threats," he said.
The National Police Chief also highlighted the importance of fast and accurate public information. The public is expected to continue monitoring weather developments so that they can plan safe trips. Strict surveillance on vulnerable routes is expected to be able to reduce the risk of accidents and traffic flow obstacles throughout the year-end holidays.
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