Cianjur - The Cianjur Police, West Java, reminded the public to increase vigilance against extreme weather conditions that are still often occurring in the Puncak area. Thick fog that often appears, especially after heavy rain, is considered dangerous for drivers because the visibility is very limited.
Cianjur Police Chief Inspector General Hardian Andrianto said extreme weather not only impacted traffic safety, but also had the potential to trigger natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and fallen trees in a number of Cianjur areas.
In the last three days, according to him, thick fog often covered the main Puncak route from morning to afternoon, especially after heavy rain hit the area. This condition makes drivers asked to be more careful when passing.
"Thick fog occurs from morning to evening, drivers who pass by must be aware, turn on the main lights and keep a safe distance between vehicles, comply with traffic rules and recommendations from officers," he said.
To increase road user safety, the police have added warning boards at a number of vulnerable points, including areas that are potentially prone to natural disasters such as landslides and fallen trees. Warning boards are installed on the Puncak-Cipanas, Cipanas-Cianjur, and Bandung-Cianjur routes.
In addition, as long as extreme weather is still ongoing, the Cianjur Police has deployed personnel complete with supporting equipment to anticipate and handle emergency incidents quickly.
"We equip officers with disaster management tools ranging from hoes, shovels, and cutting machines or saws, so that quick handling can be carried out when disasters occur, including trees that fall and cut off the path," he said.
AKP Hardian added that his party also continued to coordinate with related services in the Cianjur Regency Government, West Java Provincial Government, and the PUPR Ministry to prepare heavy equipment at a number of landslide-prone points.
"Most of the main roads in Cianjur, from north to south, are prone to natural disasters, including fallen trees, so mapping is carried out in coordination with related services to alert heavy equipment," he said.
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