Minister Of Transportation Instructs Increased Anticipation Of Extreme Weather In All Transportation Services
The Ministry of Transportation will anticipate extreme weather in a number of transportation services (Doc. Ministry of Transportation)

JAKARTA - Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi instructed all transportation services to increase anticipation of extreme weather. This follows up on weather information from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

Just so you know, based on information from BMKG, until January 30, 2025, there will be the potential for extreme weather. There is an opportunity for extreme weather to rain with heavy to very heavy intensity accompanied by lightning and strong winds. Areas that have great potential are Soekarno Hatta, Tangerang airport areas and a number of crossing points.

"For this reason, as an anticipatory step, I instruct all transportation service managers to tighten supervision on safety aspects, especially in the air and ferry transportation sector," said Dudy in Jakarta, Wednesday, January 29.

Furthermore, Dudy asked all transportation operators and managers to check the current weather conditions from the BMKG on a regular basis. This is to consider steps that need to be taken according to weather forecasts. The reason is, in conditions of extreme weather potential, weather changes can occur in a short time.

"In addition, anticipation of transportation and traffic diversion also needs to be prepared, if there is a cancellation of departure or closure of access due to weather," said Dudy.

With the high rainfall, the potential for strong winds and lightning, the possibility of high waves, as well as puddles or floods, a number of transportation trips have the potential to experience disturbances such as delays or cancellations of travel and diversion of traffic flow.

"Security aspects must be prioritized under all conditions. If necessary, delays or cancellations of travel can be carried out. The safety of all passengers is the main priority," said Dudy.


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