Jakartans, Beware of Extreme Weather This Week
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by
The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) calls on residents to monitor the potential for extreme weather this week.
Report immediately if you find a disaster and so on
Jakarta BPBD Head, Isnawa Adji reminded all residents to update information on disaster threats from official sources in anticipation of facing floods, earthquakes, and changes in weather.
Based on data from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), it was predicted that extreme weather would occur in several provinces including Jakarta from December 25, 2022 to January 1, 2023.
DPRD Calls on Residents to Celebrate Christmas and New Year Orderly"If there is an extreme weather warning such as strong winds and heavy rain, residents should stay at home to avoid danger outside," he stated, Tuesday (12/27).
He explained that the Jakarta Provincial Government had made various efforts to deal with disasters ranging from floods to fallen trees. This anticipation has been carried out by all regional apparatus organizations (OPD).
"Many rivers have been dredged, dense trees have been pruned, and water pumps have even been built to deal with flooding. This is all cooperation from all OPD," he explained.
He urged residents to make a report to BNPD if they saw a disaster or a suitable building.
"Hope Jakarta people can cooperate, to continue to be alert and anticipate early disasters. Report immediately if you find a disaster and so on," he concluded.
