According to reports, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Yogyakarta has warned its residents of extreme weather potential involving medium to heavy rainfall with lightning and strong winds for the upcoming week.
In addition to downpours and strong winds, people who reside in steep areas have been advised to stay vigilant of the consequences of extreme weather, such as flooding, uprooted trees, slippery roads, and shortened visibility.
• On Friday (05 January), medium to heavy rainfall with lightning and strong winds is forecast to fall over Yogyakarta City, Sleman, northern and central Bantul, northern Kulon Progo, and northern Gunungkidul.
• On Saturday (06 January), similar weather will occur in Yogyakarta City, Sleman, northern Kulon Progo, and northern Gunungkidul. While on Sunday (07 January), the rain will fall on Sleman, northern Kulon Progo, and Gunungkidul.