BMKG extension warned of the possibility of extreme rain in Jabodetabek today. BMKG confirms this forecast is not a hurricane.
“Precipitation forecast in Greater Jakarta for tomorrow December 30. This is the result of modeling, Greater Jakarta it’s mostly pink and red and it’s evenly spread out so that’s what you need to watch out for, it’s rain, yes, not a storm. The intensity can be extreme,” BMKG chief Dwikorita Karnawati said at a press conference on Thursday (29/12/2022).
Dwikorita said the area to watch was the northern part of the Bekasi regency. In addition, very heavy rain forecasts will also occur in West Jakarta, North East Jakarta, South Jakarta, North Jakarta and Bekasi city.
Meanwhile, heavy rains may occur in Tangerang District, South Tangerang City, Bogor City, South Bogor Regency, Depok and Central Jakarta.
The forecast of extreme rainfall will strengthen in the afternoon to early morning before the day change to December 31, 2022. The BMKG also urges residents to exercise caution while conducting various activities.
DKI Pemprov advises 461 mobile pumps
DKI Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) has prepared 461 mobile pumps to anticipate the impact of extreme weather conditions. Hundreds of water pumps have been deployed across the Jakarta area.
“Jakarta Water Resources Agency has 502 stationary pumps spread across 181 locations, 461 mobile pumps, 799 water ports in 547 locations, and 230 heavy equipment,” said Yusmada Faizal, Head of DKI Jakarta Water Resources Agency via Instagram. detik comWednesday (28/12).
Yusmada said he chaired a coordination meeting with the SDA office regarding the availability of pumps, heavy equipment and personnel after the BMKG predicted the rain would continue into early next year. In addition to equipment, his group prepared 4,179 blue troops and 1,753 pump and lock operators.
“This coordination is to ensure that all pumps, heavy equipment and flood control infrastructure can operate optimally and that all personnel are alert and responsive in anticipating and managing inundation/flooding events,” he said .
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