DKI BPBD Urges Residents to Stay Alert for Extreme Weather

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD DKI) has urged residents to remain vigilant in facing the extreme weather forecast for the period of 6-9 April by avoiding activities in vulnerable areas. “The potential impacts include waterlogging and local flooding, as well as fallen trees due to strong winds,” said the Head of the Disaster Data and Information Centre of BPBD DKI, Mohamad Yohan, in Jakarta on Monday. According to him, based on the weather forecast analysis from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the Jakarta region is still in the transitional phase towards the dry season. He stated that the onset of the 2026 dry season is forecast for mid-May to early June, so the current period is still part of the transition or pancaroba phase, which has the potential to trigger extreme weather. Yohan explained that during 5-9 April, there is a potential for rain with moderate to very heavy intensity, especially on 6-8 April 2026. “Rain is likely to occur in the afternoon to evening, locally, with intensity that can increase rapidly,” he said. Therefore, BPBD DKI appeals to the public to stay alert to extreme weather, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters such as flooding, fallen trees, and others. In addition, BPBD DKI continues to intensively monitor weather forecasts from BMKG and disseminate information through its official social media. “We also urge the public to be cautious of heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning. And we ask the public to avoid activities in vulnerable areas during extreme weather,” he said. BPBD DKI appeals to the public to remain careful and alert to the potential for waterlogging. In emergencies, immediately contact the telephone number 112. This service is free and operates 24 hours non-stop.