MATARAM - Minister of Transportation, Menhub Dudy Purwagandhi, emphasized that all stakeholders, both at the central and regional levels, should prioritize disaster mitigation measures in facing the Lebaran homecoming flow in 2026, by circumventing the unfavorable weather conditions that occur in several regions of Indonesia.
"We have prepared all modes of transportation for the 2026 Lebaran transportation, but we also emphasize especially those related to the weather. Where the weather is less friendly lately and it is hoped that all parties, both central and regional, will prepare mitigation steps," said Dudydi Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Saturday.
The Minister of Transportation, accompanied by the Governor of NTB, Lalu Muhamad Iqbalsempat, held a coordination meeting to prepare for the 2026 Lebaran transportation between the Provincial Government (Pemprov) and districts and cities as well as other stakeholders in NTB.
He said this mitigation step was important to be carried out early in order to support the smooth running and prevent disruptions during the Lebaran homecoming this year.
"We continue to coordinate with BMKG (the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency), we continue to monitor. Because the weather until April there is still rain in several regions throughout Indonesia and this must be anticipated," he said.
According to him, even though this year's homecoming is faced with weather challenges, in terms of preparation for Lebaran transportation, both land, sea, and air are ready.
"I see that everything is ready, including what the NTB Provincial Government has done to prepare well in providing a sense of security and safety for travelers," said Dudy.
Meanwhile, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor Lalu Muhammad Iqbal emphasized his commitment to supporting the implementation of this year's Lebaran transportation in his region is ready for both air, sea, and land transportation.
"Alhamdulillah, we have coordinated with the Minister to see the preparation of Lebaran transportation both land, sea and air. According to the instructions one week before Lebaran, if there are road repairs, they must be completed. For this, we will accelerate to support the smooth homecoming," he said.
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