Bekasi regency, West Java, has seen quite severe flooding. Tens of thousands of residents have been affected, with some evacuating.

Bad weather with high sea waves has forced the seaport authorities to suspend the ferries' trips with the BMKG reporting that the southern parts of Sumatra, Java and Bali have been entering the peak of the rainy season.

In a warning issued by the BMKG in Makassar on Monday evening (2/1/2023), there will be extreme weather from Tuesday (3/1/2023) until next week. Some areas must be aware of this phenomenon.

Indonesia has gone through difficult times during the COVID-19 pandemic and faced the threat of an economic recession. The enthusiasm of the residents at the turn of the year is an asset in facing new challenges.

Almost every year, tourists got trapped on Karimunjawa. Tourists could be informed of weather forecasts. That way, they could choose the right time to go to Karimunjawa

This New Year's Eve will be celebrated amid looming extreme weather while the Covid-19 pandemic has yet to clear completely. Safety must be a priority, especially when the celebrations reach their peak.

Stakeholders in a number of regions are preparing steps to anticipate extreme weather that could potentially occur at the end of the year. Safety is the main priority.

Bad weather is expected to hit Indonesia at the end of 2022. Residents, including those who will be on vacation or traveling ahead of the turn of the year, are asked to always be vigilant.