BMKG Urges Central Java Residents to Beware of Potential Hydro-Meteorological Disasters Until Tuesday, 31 March 2026

The Ahmad Yani Meteorology Station in Semarang urges residents in several Central Java regions to increase their vigilance against the potential for extreme weather that could trigger hydro-meteorological disasters. Head of the Ahmad Yani Meteorology Station in Semarang, Yoga Sambodo, stated that the potential for rain with moderate to heavy intensity accompanied by lightning or thunder and strong winds is still likely to occur in the coming days. “The public needs to be wary of the potential for hydro-meteorological disasters such as floods, landslides, and tornadoes due to these extreme weather conditions,” he said on Sunday (29/3). He explained that on Monday (30/3), several areas with alert status or potential for heavy to very heavy rain include Pekalongan, Banjarnegara, Batang, Kendal, Wonosobo, Temanggung, Magelang, Boyolali, Klaten, Sragen, Surakarta, and Karanganyar. Meanwhile, areas with watch status that are potential to experience rain with moderate to heavy intensity include Brebes, Tegal, Pemalang, Banyumas, Purbalingga, Semarang, Demak, Jepara, Kudus, Pati, Blora, and Salatiga. “For those areas, the public is urged to increase vigilance, especially in landslide- and flood-prone regions,” said Yoga. Then on Tuesday (31/3), BMKG notes areas with alert status including Banyumas, Purbalingga, and Banjarnegara that are potential to experience heavy to very heavy rain. Areas with watch status cover Brebes, Tegal, Pemalang, Pekalongan, Magelang, Boyolali, Klaten, Karanganyar, Sragen, Grobogan, and Blora. BMKG also notes that heavy rain potential can occur locally, such as in Pulosari, Pemalang Regency, as well as Bumijawa and Bojong in Tegal Regency. This condition has the potential to spread to other areas if supported by active atmospheric dynamics. “This extreme weather can impact various sectors, including transportation and public activities. Visibility may decrease during heavy rain, so road users need to be more cautious,” he explained. In addition, BMKG reminds local governments and related agencies to enhance readiness in facing potential impacts of extreme weather, including floods, landslides, and fallen trees due to strong winds. Yoga added that weather changes can occur quickly, so the public is asked to continue monitoring official BMKG information. “We urge the public to always update weather information through official BMKG channels to anticipate potential risks,” he added.