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        "msgid": "police-chief-peak-return-flow-for-eid-al-fitr-predicted-to-start-on-24-march-2026-1774032638",
        "date": "2026-03-21 00:35:12",
        "title": "Police Chief: Peak Return Flow for Eid al-Fitr Predicted to Start on 24 March 2026",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Indonesian Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has forecasted that the peak of the return flow following Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijriah will commence on 24 March 2026, following the outbound migration that began on 18 March with a 4.26% increase in vehicle volume compared to the previous year. Authorities are emphasising road safety, weather modification operations, and disaster preparedness to mitigate risks such as floods and landslides, while recommending Work From Anywhere arrangements and vehicle restrictions to ease congestion. In North Sumatra, significant progress has been made in post-disaster recovery, with emergency handling of landslides and road damages completed, and alternative routes advised for safer travel.",
        "content": "<p>Medan (ANTARA) - Indonesian Police Chief General Pol Listyo Sigit\nPrabowo has revealed that the peak return flow for Eid al-Fitr 1446\nHijriah is predicted to occur starting from 24 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe peak return flow is predicted to start on 24 March 2026,\u201d stated\nListyo alongside TNI Commander General TNI Agus Subiyanto, accompanied\nby North Sumatra Deputy Governor Surya, after monitoring the security\nfor the Takbiran Lebaran night at the Integrated Post in Merdeka Field\nof Medan Police Headquarters, North Sumatra, on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>This follows the peak outbound migration for Eid al-Fitr, which began\non 18 March 2026, with a 4.26% increase in vehicle volume compared to\nthe previous year.<\/p>\n<p>The Police Chief also appreciated the 3.23% reduction in traffic\naccident fatalities during the 2026 Lebaran outbound flow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge travellers to remain cautious. Utilise rest areas and\nintegrated posts for breaks. Do not rush, as it could endanger safety,\u201d\nsaid Listyo.<\/p>\n<p>His side has also collaborated with the Meteorology, Climatology, and\nGeophysics Agency (BMKG) on weather modification operations to address\npotential extreme weather in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll disaster task forces at integrated posts must prepare to\nanticipate potential floods or landslides on migration routes,\u201d added\nListyo.<\/p>\n<p>To reduce the density of the return flow later, the government\nrecommends that the public utilise the Work From Anywhere (WFA)\nprogramme from 25 to 27 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, comply with restrictions on vehicles with three or more\naxles until 29 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have instructed all Polri and TNI ranks to secure the Eid al-Fitr\ncelebrations under the motto \u2018Safe Migration, Happy Family\u2019,\u201d stated\nListyo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is being carried out by the North Sumatra Provincial Government\nto ensure the smooth flow of both outbound and return migration,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Surya also reported significant progress in post-disaster recovery\nacross 12 districts\/cities in North Sumatra.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 263 landslide points, 19 road cut-off points, and 65\nsubsided road points have been handled on an emergency basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Simpang Rampa \u2013 Sibolga route via Batu Lubang is now connected\nwith an open-close system. We advise travellers from Tarutung to Sibolga\nto use the alternative route via Poriaha for safety,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, 13 priority locations have completed the detailed\nengineering design (DED) for immediate permanent rehabilitation,\nexplained Surya.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/police-chief-peak-return-flow-for-eid-al-fitr-predicted-to-start-on-24-march-2026-1774032638",
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