Today BMKG Warns Forest Fires Will Occur In Several Areas

Illustration of forest and land fires (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning regarding the potential for forest and land fires (karhutla) that can occur in several parts of Indonesia. This warning was issued in the midst of low rainfall and increased air temperature.

According to information quoted from the official BMKG website, this early warning covers several areas in Indonesia, including Jambi, West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, and South Sumatra. These areas are considered to have high potential for forest and land fires.

The BMKG appealed to the public not to burn land in the mentioned areas, not to care for any purpose.

Land burning action not only has the potential to cause forest and land fires, but can also produce smog that is detrimental to public health and the environment.

In addition, BMKG also warns about the potential for strong winds and tornadoes in several areas, especially in Central Kalimantan. This is an additional factor that can exacerbate the situation and cause the spread of the fire to spread more quickly.

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, continues to strive to strengthen prevention and law enforcement as a measure to deal with forest and land fires. This step is in accordance with the Instruction of the President of Indonesia Number 3 of 2020 concerning the prevention of forest and land fires.

Prevention efforts involve intensive monitoring to detect locations that have indications of hotspots or hotspots. Field verification is carried out as a first step to crack down and prevent the spread of the impact of the fire.

If it is proven that there was intentional or negligence that caused the fire, law enforcement instruments that are under the authority of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry will be used to take firm action against the person in charge of the business or activities responsible for the occurrence of forest and land fires.

This early warning reminds the importance of awareness and cooperation of all parties, including the community, in preserving the environment and preventing disasters of forest and land fires that can damage nature and human health.

All parties are expected to follow the guidelines and warnings given by the BMKG as well as related authorities to maintain the security and sustainability of the Indonesian environment.