Pramono Reminds the Importance of Mitigation to Minimize Extreme Weather Impacts
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by
Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung responded to the BMKG's early warning related to the potential for extreme weather and strong winds that is predicted to hit the capital until December 21.
prune prone to fall trees
Pramono confirmed that the ranks of the Jakarta Provincial Government have taken mitigation steps to minimize the risk of extreme weather impacts.
Pramono admitted that he has instructed City Parks and Forestry Agency to prune big trees prone to fall.
Tidal Flooding on the Jakarta Coast is Under Control, Pramono Says"I already instructed related agency to prune prone to fall trees. Actually, it has been conducted in every area," he said, Tuesday (12/16).
Pramono stated that extreme weather phenomena like tornadoes are difficult to predict precisely, both in terms of direction and location. He cited the recent incidents that struck the Ancol and Sunda Kelapa areas as examples.
Pramono emphasized that the Jakarta Provincial Government remains on alert for the BMKG forecast for the next week.
Pramono also confirmed that all relevant regional agencies have been asked to be alert to the potential for other hydrometeorological disasters.
"Once again, Jakarta has prepared itself, anticipated, including if, as predicted by the BMKG, a tornado or something like that happens," Pramono admitted.
As for information, based on BMKG forecasts, extreme weather conditions, including strong winds in Jakarta, still have the potential to continue until around December 21, 2025. Therefore, the public is advised to remain alert to impacts such as fallen trees, flooding, and other disruptions to activities.
