Jakarta experiences heavy downpours during the rainy months, which start from October and last up to March. It adds chaos to normal living as the streets get flooded, there is an increase in traffic jam, and there is so much to mend at home. If you are looking for a rented apartment in Jakarta, you will soon know what leaks and damp walls look like! We list you with some tips to prepare yourself during rainy season in Jakarta, to protect you from the rains. Read the following tips to put up with rains in Jakarta.

Times when indoors:

• Keep your roof, floor drains and gutter free from debris by cleaning them weekly.
• Check if your roof has broken tiles or has shifted during summers. Repair roof if needed to avoid leakage.
• Inspect ceilings to find symptoms of mold, discoloration and water rings. These are all signs of leakage and needs repair.
• Check if you can close doors and windows properly.
• Buy a good squeegee to flow water into the drains if it gets inside the apartment.
• Take precautions with an emergency flood gear during power cuts indoors or if you get isolated in the high waters when you are outdoors. 
• Always keep flashlights, extra bottle of water, spare batteries, dry food, LP gas and a tarpaulin. 
• Keep following the local weather report which should be your most important preventive measure. 
• Leased houses commonly have a leaking issue. If you feel that there is water leakage in any electrical panel, you must switch off the power circuit and immediately call for repair.
• If you have severe leaking problems, contact your landlord and ask him what he suggests. Follow his instructions and better if he can take in charge of the issue.

Times when outdoors:

• If you have an appointment at a place that would take you 30 minutes to reach, it is wise to step out 1 hour before. The traffic jams can get you late, so don’t let that happen.
• Check if the streets or community drains have debris or not. Get in touch with your landlord if they have.
• Familiarize with the logistics of your street and figure out where it usually floods. Once, you detect this, you need to ask or suggest alternative routes. 
• If you need to take your car out, inform somebody about your destination. This will help them find you if you are unreachable for a long time. Also, ensure that the gas tank of your car is 3/4th full and your cell-phone is highly charged. 
• From umbrellas to wipes, keep all rain essentials to keep yourself safe and neat.
• Use rubber shoes even if they are not fashionable enough. These will keep your feet away from water and help you maintain grip. Leave your socks back at home as this is the not the ideal time to use them.

It is easy to prepare yourself during rainy season in Jakarta, if you take the preventive measures and follow them. This will also help you embrace the beauty of this season!