Alert! 2.5 Meter High Waves In NTT Waters Until May 26

High wave illustration (ANTARA)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said that waves as high as 2.5 meters were likely to approach several parts of the waters of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) during May 24, 2023. According to the Acting Head of the Maritime Meteorological Station of Tenau Kupang BMKG Agung Sudiono Abadi in Kupang, Tuesday, during that period waves as high as 1.25 to 2.5 meters were likely to appear in the western Sumba Strait, the southern part of Sawu Sea, and the northern part of the Savu Sea. The wave height in the southern Indian Ocean Sumba-Shabu, the southern waters of Kupang-Rote, and the southern Indian Ocean Kupang-Rote during that period were also estimated to be 1.25 to 2.5 meters. "The potential of sea waves of 1.25 to 2.5 meters should be watched out for because of the high risk of fishing boats or small fishing boats," said Agung.

He said that during May 24 to 26, 2023, the wind generally moved from northeast to southeast at a speed of 1 to 6 on the Beaufort Scale. Agung reminded fishermen and ship operators to monitor information broadcasts on maritime weather developments from BMKG as a reference in determining shipping activities.