Serang, Banten, Dec. 1 -- The Banten Provincial Government is preparing anticipatory measures ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, focusing on extreme weather, food supply, and potential traffic congestion from increased logistics flows.

This readiness was conveyed by Banten Provincial Secretary Deden Apriandhi after attending a coordination meeting led by the Minister of Home Affairs.

"The meeting, chaired by the Home Minister, was to ensure the readiness of both central and local governments, for the Christmas and New Year holidays," Apriandhi said here on Monday.

He noted that caution must be heightened due to rising risk factors.

"Firstly, weather-related issues. We are also paying attention to disasters in several region...