Central Lombok (ANTARA) - Extreme weather conditions in the Special\nEconomic Zone (KEZ) area of West Nusa Tenggara did not cause flooding at\nthe Pertamina Mandalika Circuit.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough extreme weather hit the Mandalika Circuit area, the track\nconditions remained well-maintained,\u201d said the Director General of the\nMandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA), Priandi Satria, in Central\nLombok, Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Extreme weather struck the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit\narea in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, from Monday (23rd February) to\nTuesday (24th February). Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit the\nCentral Lombok area on Tuesday (24th February 2026) from morning to\nafternoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no standing water on the main track; the water that was\nseen came from areas outside the circuit and flowed to the edge of the\ntrack. The circuit\u2019s drainage system functioned optimally in draining\nwater and keeping the track surface free from excessive water,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
In the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit area, rain began to\nfall on Monday morning and reached its highest intensity on Tuesday at\naround 10:00 am local time.<\/p>\n
The heavy rain and strong winds lasted for about 45 minutes to an\nhour and temporarily limited visibility. The extreme weather caused\nflooding on several roads in Kuta Mandalika, Pujut, Central Lombok.<\/p>\n
The circuit\u2019s operational team immediately carried out rapid response\nmeasures by clearing debris, using high-pressure washers and blowers at\nseveral points, and securing circuit branding boards that were affected\nby the strong winds.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the intensity of the rain began to subside, the process of\ntidying up the circuit area was carried out thoroughly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Track Maintenance team began to repair and treat areas of the\ntrack that had been affected by the high rainfall. The work focused on\nthe run-off area of Turn 1, the apex of Turn 2, and several water\ncrossing points on the track that were affected by water runoff.<\/p>\n
In addition, the team also repaired promotional materials and ACP\nmaterials that had been affected and blown away by the strong winds.<\/p>\n
After the repair process, a re-inspection of the track was carried\nout using a safety car to ensure that the cleanliness, tidiness, and\nsafety aspects of the track met operational standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Mandalika Circuit track was declared clear and safe for use, and\nwas immediately used for racing activities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ensured that all circuit support systems, including the drainage\nsystem and the readiness of the operational team, were in optimal\ncondition to face extreme weather,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mandalika-circuit-safe-from-flooding-despite-extreme-weather-1771931439", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }