National Police Chief Orders Forces to Prepare for Heavy Rain Predictions during Eid 2026
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has directed all police units to anticipate potential disasters that may occur during the 2026 Eid holiday period, or Idulfitri 1447 Hijriah. The directive was issued during the launch of Operation Ketupat 2026 force parade at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta on Thursday, 12 March.
In his mandate, Listyo noted that the Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has predicted that weather conditions during the 2026 Eid homecoming period will be cloudy to heavily rainy. He therefore ordered all personnel on duty to maintain full alert status against all potential natural disasters that may occur.
“Special vigilance is needed against potential hydrometeorological disasters, particularly in southern Indonesian regions such as Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara,” he stated. “For this, disaster response preparedness is required, including establishing rapid response teams, supporting facilities and infrastructure, as well as implementing disaster management measures during pre-disaster, during-disaster and post-disaster phases,” he added.
Listyo identified the peak homecoming periods as two waves: 14-15 March and 18-19 March. The return journey peaks are predicted to occur on 24-25 March and 28-29 March. The government has prepared several traffic management regulations during the 2026 Eid period, including restrictions on freight transport, implementation of one-way roads, contra-flow systems and odd-even vehicle restrictions, coordination of maritime crossings, and conversion of vehicle weighing stations into rest areas.
“For this, I hope all personnel will adhere to and socialise the implementation of these coordination guidelines, so they can be understood and carried out properly,” he explained.
The National Police Chief also tasked all police units with mapping potential security threats ranging from racketeering and illegal street racing to inter-group fighting. Listyo ordered intensified routine patrols involving Community Security volunteers, particularly at high-risk locations and times. All police precincts and regional commands have been directed to conduct surveys of homes left vacant during the homecoming period and to provide vehicle parking facilities to assure public security.
“Optimise the Police 110 hotline service to provide responsive and solution-oriented policing services, so the public can feel the presence of officers,” he said. He reminded all personnel to perform their duties diligently to realise the motto “Safe Homecoming, Happy Family.”
Listyo emphasised that the Eid holiday is an important momentum for boosting national economic growth, as it drives significant money circulation and provides multiplier effects throughout regions. “The success of Operation Ketupat is our shared responsibility. Continue to strengthen solidarity and synergy in every task execution; together we will realise Safe Homecoming, Happy Family,” he concluded.