JAKARTA, Nov 20 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), yesterday, called on local officials, to prepare for potential hydro-meteorological disasters, such as floods and landslides, as the peak of the rainy season approaches.
According to BNPB spokesperson, Abdul Muhari, Central Java and East Java provinces have already begun disaster management infrastructure checks, as part of their preparedness efforts, to ensure these regions are equipped to handle potential disasters effectively.
The Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), forecasted that most of Indonesia will experience rainfall with an intensity ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 mm annually throughout 2025, beginning this month.
“These initiatives are critical to reduce disaster risks, particularly as BMKG predicts heavy rainfall across much of Indonesia,” Muhari said.
He advised local governments in disaster-prone areas, to declare a state of emergency to accelerate response operations and ensure comprehensive disaster management.
BNPB data showed that, as of Nov 16, Indonesia has recorded 1,756 disaster events this year, over 1,000 of which were hydro-meteorological disasters, including floods, landslides, and extreme weather.– NNN-ANTARA
