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        "id": 1698838,
        "msgid": "bnpb-warns-east-java-residents-to-be-alert-to-extreme-weather-1777031537",
        "date": "2026-04-24 17:48:41",
        "title": "BNPB warns East Java residents to be alert to extreme weather",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has urged residents in East Java to heighten vigilance and prepare independent mitigation measures against potential extreme weather, following recent flash floods in Pasuruan and strong winds damaging homes in Ngawi. Officials emphasised avoiding large trees and fragile structures during storms, recognising safe evacuation routes, and monitoring river levels in vulnerable areas. Local governments are encouraged to ensure early warning systems function effectively to minimise casualties and material losses from such disasters.",
        "content": "<p>The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has reminded the\npublic to increase vigilance and prepare independent mitigation steps to\nface the potential for extreme weather that is predicted to continue\naffecting several regions in Indonesia, particularly East Java. Head of\nthe BNPB Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Centre Abdul\nMuhari in Jakarta on Friday stressed the importance of such\npreparedness, drawing from the recent flash flood in Pasuruan City and\nstrong winds that damaged seven residents\u2019 homes in Semen Village, Paron\nSubdistrict, Ngawi Regency, East Java. \u201cBNPB urges the public to stay\naway from large trees, billboards, or fragile building structures during\nstrong winds to avoid the risk of being hit by falling debris,\u201d he said.\nHe explained that residents living in areas prone to wet\nhydrometeorological disasters need to identify safe evacuation routes\nand not hesitate to carry out independent evacuations if heavy rain\noccurs with high intensity over a long duration. For example, for\ncommunities living along riverbanks, BNPB requests regular monitoring of\nwater levels as an early detection of potential overflows that could\nhappen at any time. \u201cWe also encourage the public to continue updating\nweather information from official institutions like the BMKG so that\nevery anticipatory step can be taken earlier and on target,\u201d he said.\nAbdul added that the role of local governments is crucial in ensuring\nthat early warning systems function well and providing clear guidance to\nresidents in vulnerable spots. Vigilance is the main key; by knowing the\npotential hazards in their respective environments, we can minimise the\nrisk of fatalities or material losses due to disasters. BNPB reported\nthat Ngawi Regency, East Java, was hit by extreme weather on Wednesday\n(22\/4) afternoon at 14:50 WIB, triggered by high-intensity rain\naccompanied by strong winds, causing damage to the roofs of several\nresidents\u2019 homes. The incident occurred in Semen Village, Paron\nSubdistrict, affecting seven households and seven housing units damaged\nby the strong winds. The day before, 100 households in Pasuruan City,\nEast Java, were impacted by flooding due to the overflow of the Welang\nRiver after heavy rain lashed the area. Quick response teams from the\nNgawi and Pasuruan Regency BPBDs are already at the scene to conduct\nrapid impact assessments, such as recording affected residents, basic\nneeds items, and mitigating potential follow-up disasters.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bnpb-warns-east-java-residents-to-be-alert-to-extreme-weather-1777031537",
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