Today's Weather, Heavy Rain Accompanied By Strong Winds Occurs In Several Regions Of Indonesia

Illustration of rain (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) today, Monday, August 21 issued an early warning regarding weather conditions in several parts of Indonesia. The potential for forest and land fires (karhutla) as well as heavy rains that may be accompanied by strong winds are of major concern. According to information submitted by the BMKG on Monday, the potential for forest and land fires can occur in several areas, including East Nusa Tenggara, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan. The community is advised by BMKG to remain alert to the potential of forest and land fires and is strictly prohibited from burning for any purpose. In addition, BMKG also provides warnings regarding the potential for heavy rain in areas such as North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Bengkulu, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, North Maluku, Maluku, West Papua, and Papua. The potential for strong winds with velocities above 45 km per hour also needs to be watched out for, especially in the Bengkulu region, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, and South Sulawesi.

Previously, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) had reported that the number of rain clouds had decreased, which had an impact on water availability. BNPB encourages local governments to take anticipatory measures against the potential for water discharge reduction. Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, explained that the impact of the El Nino phenomenon varies in each region. For example, when El Nino occurs in peat areas, the risk of forest and land fires will increase, impacting the supply of clean water.