JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) informed that high rainfall in the western area of the island of Sumatra to Java is still influenced by the indirect impact of the 92S tropical cyclone in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sumatra.
The Head of the BMKG Weather Early Prediction and Warning Team, Miming Saepudin, said that although the position of the cyclone seed was predicted to be further away from Indonesia, the public was urged to increase vigilance against the potential for extreme weather.
"Although it is getting farther away, the impact of this phenomenon can still affect extreme weather conditions locally. The potential for moderate to heavy rain is still likely to occur in the next two to three days," he said in Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Thursday.
BMKG announced that the areas that need to increase preparedness include central and southern Sumatra to Lampung, Banten, West Java, Central and South Java, and Jakarta.
"The potential for high rainfall is predicted to occur in the afternoon," he said.
Responding to the forecast, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) asked local governments and the public to strengthen mitigation measures against the threat of wet hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods and landslides.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, hopes that residents in flood-prone areas will routinely monitor water levels and ensure that drainage channels are not blocked. Self-evacuation is highly recommended if there is a significant increase in water discharge to avoid casualties.
People living on hillsides and riverbanks are urged to be aware of the potential for subsequent landslides, given the intensity of rain that is still fluctuating in the next few days.
Local governments are also encouraged to ensure logistical readiness, evacuation routes, and the effectiveness of early warning systems at the local level.
Abdul ensured that BNPB is currently continuing to coordinate with the local BPBD to ensure the readiness of personnel and equipment for optimal emergency handling.
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