457 Fires in Two Months, Jakarta Strengthens Drought Alert

“Supervision of vulnerable points and prevention education must be strengthened. Meanwhile, for light fire extinguishers, I ask every RW to have one because this program is already running. "I'm sure every RW now has one," he said. said Pramono.

BMKG predicts that the peak dry season in 2026 will take place from August to September. A total of 369 seasonal zones or 48.84 percent of the land area experienced peak dry season in August, while 169 seasonal zones or 25.41 percent experienced it in September.

El Niño is predicted to last at least until the beginning of the first quarter of 2027. The potential for a positive Indian Ocean Dipole in September to December 2026 could also strengthen dry conditions in a number of areas.

The DKI Provincial Government asks residents to immediately contact the 112 service if they experience a shortage of clean water or encounter an emergency due to the drought. Residents who see a fire growing are asked not to take risks by extinguishing it themselves and immediately contact officers. (asp)