Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo, has asked all ranks to anticipate potential disasters during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday period. Furthermore, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a prediction that weather conditions during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming season will be cloudy to heavy rain.

“Special vigilance is needed for potential hydrometeorological disasters, especially in southern Indonesia, such as Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara,” said Kapolri Listyo Sigit in his address while leading the Operation Ketupat 2026 Troop Roll Call at the South Cawan Monas intersection, Central Jakarta, Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2026.

“Therefore, preparedness is needed, including the preparation of disaster response teams, supporting facilities and infrastructure, including disaster management measures before, during, and after a disaster,” he added.

He also stated, that, based on predictions, the peak of the homecoming flow is expected to occur in two waves: March 14-15 and March 18-19. Meanwhile, the peak of the return flow is predicted to occur on March 24-25 and March 28-29.

The government, he continued, has prepared a number of traffic regulations for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr period, including restrictions on goods transport, the implementation of one-way traffic, contraflow, and odd-even traffic policies, sea crossing arrangements, and the conversion of vehicle weighing stations into rest areas.

“Therefore, i hope all personnel will adhere to and disseminate information on the implementation of this SKB (Joint Decree), so that it can be understood and implemented properly,” he explained.

Kapolri Listyo Sigit also tasked all police ranks to identify potential public security disturbances, ranging from thuggery and illegal racing to gang fights.

Specifically, he also ordered routine patrols to involve the Pam Swakarsa (Village Security Officers) and to continue to increase their intensity, especially at vulnerable points and during peak hours.

He also instructed all police officers, including the Polsek and Polres to conduct a data collection of empty houses abandoned by travelers. Vehicle storage is also provided to provide a sense of security for those returning home.

“Also optimize the 110 police service to provide responsive and solution-oriented police services. So that the public can feel the presence of our colleagues,” the Kapolri reminded.

Furthermore, Kapolri Listyo Sigit also reminded all officers to carry out their duties diligently so that the tagline “Safe Homecoming, Happy Families” can be realized.

He stated, that a safe Eid al-Fitr celebration is one of the drivers of the national economy. If it can stimulate significant cash flow, it will have a multiplier effect throughout the region.

“The success of Operation Ketupat is our collective responsibility. Therefore, continue to increase solidarity and synergy in every task we carry out. Together, we will realize Safe Homecoming, Happy Families,” he concluded. (Bembo)