Just recently, BMKG or Meteorological Agency, Climatology, and Geophysics have provided early warnings regarding the potential for extreme weather, namely rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds in a number of areas in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek). Based on the BMKG warning, Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) DKI Jakarta also appealed to residents of the Indonesian capital to be alert.
Specifically, for motorists who still have to go outside. Reason, in extreme weather (sporadic rain, dense and short duration, accompanied by lightning and strong winds) which could potentially cause a hydrometeorological disaster in the form of flooding, Flash floods, landslide, strong winds, and tornadoes. This can be very dangerous for the driver. Nah, There are several things that drivers must pay attention to in extreme weather like this. Yuk, See the explanation below that Otodiva.com has summarized for you!
The first thing you should pay attention to if driving in extreme weather is to pay attention to updates on the route you are going to take on social media, before traveling. If you follow the route, you will be informed of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, you should postpone your trip. Reason, when extreme weather occurs, there are often people staying on site to post the latest videos or breaking news about what's going on. Delaying your trip is the right thing to do to avoid traffic jams or dangerous risks such as falling trees.
Then, when you are on a trip and the weather suddenly becomes extreme such as heavy rain and strong winds, it's good to stop first. Wait for the wind to calm down, the rain will stop and then continue your journey. When you stop, You should find a safe place where there is no risk of falling from a tree or flooding.
In this case, You can leave your car in a wide area. Do not park under notice boards, tall tree, or other objects that may fall in the wind. Not only that, You should not go under the cliff because there is a risk of landslides. Final, Always be careful with moving objects so you can take appropriate steps if something is dangerous.
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