Backflow Coincides With The Transition Season, LPB MUI Warns Travelers To Beware Of Bad Weather

Illustration of heavy rain (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ulema Council's Disaster Management Agency (LPB MUI) reminded residents who were going home for Lebaran or returning to overseas to be aware of bad weather that could occur at any time.

"We ask residents who are going home and returning from their villages to be aware of the potential for bad weather. Pay attention and follow the directions of officers in the field," said LPB MUI chairman Jafar Hafsah as quoted by Antara, Saturday, May 7.

Jafar explained, the flow of going back and forth coincided with the transition season that hit several regions in Indonesia. Therefore, said Jafar, vigilance is the main key so that travelers stay healthy until they reach their respective destinations.

This Makassar State University professor appealed to residents who would return from homecoming to do several things before the trip, including praying, checking the health of passengers, especially the driver, and checking the condition of the vehicle thoroughly.

In addition, Jafar also reminded travelers not to carry loads that exceed the vehicle's capacity, obey traffic regulations, not litter during the trip, drive politely and not be provoked by emotions, rest after driving for four hours safely, and don't speed when in transit. toll road.

"The most important thing is to continue to do your obligations as Muslims to perform the obligatory prayers," he said.

The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) has predicted that the peak of the 2022 Eid homecoming return will occur on May 6-7 2022. He asked residents to continue to update weather information from the BMKG before carrying out activities.