Jakarta: The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) announced here, today, that the second-highest alert status "siaga" was issued for seven provinces over floods following heavy downpour on Monday that may continue on Tuesday.
The seven provinces on alert status comprise Jakarta, Central Java, East Java, West Java, Banten, South Sumatra, and Bengkulu.
"We call on the people to remain vigilant while conducting activities outside from evening to midnight, as heavy rainfall along with strong winds and lightning may occur," BMKG's weather forecaster, Ida Pramuwardani, stated.
"In Jakarta, bad weather may continue in the morning," she added.
Following the forecast, heavy rainfall in Jakarta could lead to flooding in several areas in the country's capital city. In West Jakarta, the flood-prone areas include Kebon Jeruk, Kembangan, Palmerah, and Tamansari.
In Central Jakarta, heavy rains could lash Cempaka Putih, Gambir, Johar Baru, Kemayoran, Menteng, Sawah Besar, Senen, and Tanah Abang. In North Jakarta, the flood-prone areas cover Cilincing, Danau Sunter, Kelapa Gading, Koja, Pademangan, and Tanjung Priok
Meanwhile, in South Jakarta, people in Cilandak, Jagakarsa, Kebayoran Lama, Kebayoran Baru, Mampang Prapatan, Pancoran, Pasar Minggu, Pesanggrahan, Setia Budi, and Tebet has been asked to remain vigilant to flooding and other incidents that may occur owing to heavy rainfall. In East Jakarta, areas included on the list comprise Cakung, Cipayung, Ciracas, Duren Sawit, Jatinegara, Kramat Jati, Makasar, Matraman, Pasar Rebo, and Pulogadung. (Antara)
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