Be Vigilant! Potential Heavy Rain in Jakarta and the Thousand Islands on 6–12 March

BPBD DKI Jakarta has informed the public of an extreme weather warning for the Province of DKI Jakarta. The warning is valid from 6 to 12 March 2026. Quoting the Instagram account @bpbddkijakarta, there is potential for rain with heavy to very heavy intensity in the DKI Jakarta region and Kep. Seribu from 6 to 12 March 2026. ‘Period: 6 - 12 March 2026. Early weather warning. Rain with heavy to very heavy intensity in the DKI Jakarta region and Kep. Seribu. Source: BMKG,’ wrote BPBD DKI Jakarta, on Friday (6/3/2026).

Public advisory. The public is urged to stay alert and be on standby to anticipate the impacts of extreme weather. Here are some tips: - Prepare an umbrella or raincoat along with a disaster-ready bag - Monitor Water Surface (Water Level) via bpbd.jakarta.go.id/waterlevel - Download the Disaster Preparedness Guide via tiny.cc/bukusakusiagabanjir - Report when you find potential inundation/flooding via the JAKI app - Update flood information via pantaubanjir.jakarta.go.id - Latest flood information can be monitored via the site https://pantaubanjir.jakarta.go.id/peta-banjir-berbasiskan-rt - In case of emergency, call 112

Driving tips when it rains and floods. The Jakarta Provincial Government has shared a series of safety tips for driving during rain and floods. Here are the points: - Reduce speed - Maintain a safe following distance to anticipate sudden braking - Stay focused, avoid using mobile phones - Check vehicle condition, such as tyres, brakes, wipers, lights, air conditioning, and battery - Avoid roads with waterlogging or heavy traffic - For motorcyclists: - Wear a helmet with a clear visor - Carry a rain coat and bright colours so other road users can see you - Wear rubber-soled shoes to avoid slipping - Be mindful of water on roads and potholes submerged by water - If rain is too heavy, seek shelter in a safe place - Do not shelter under trees, bridges, or flyovers - For car drivers: - Stay in the left lane except when overtaking - Do not drive below 60 km/h or above 80 km/h - Turn on dipped headlights in rain - Avoid using the shoulder - Observe road signs if there are roadworks on toll roads.