North Coast Communities Of Java Island Asked To Beware Of Rob Floods In The Next Week

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the potential for tidal flooding that will occur on the northern coast of Java Island on November 18-25, so that people are asked to be more vigilant. "However, the presence of maximum tidal conditions during the full moon phase and together with rainfall events will cause a more significant increase in tidal flood heights," he said as quoted by Antara, Wednesday, November 17. He said, based on monitoring water level data and tidal predictions, his party appealed to the economic buffer areas of the north coast of Java such as Tangerang, Jakarta, Bekasi, Kerawang, Subang, Indramayu, Cirebon, Brebes, Pemalang, Pekalongan, Batang, Kendal, Semarang. , Demak Jepara, Gresik are on alert and alert to tidal flood conditions."D It is estimated that it will occur around November 18-25 2021 in the morning until noon, while the potential for heavy rains will occur on November 19-23 2021 in the afternoon until the afternoon.

He said the potential for coastal flooding (rob) in general could disrupt the daily activities of people around the port and coast, such as loading and unloading activities at the port.

"In addition, it also has an impact on activities in coastal settlements, as well as salt ponds and inland fisheries," he said. The community, he said, was advised to always be vigilant and alert to anticipate the impact of the maximum tide of sea water and pay attention to maritime weather information updates from the BMKG. "One of them can be accessed from Call center 021-6546315/18, Call center BMKG 196, http://maritim.bmkg.go.id, Follow Twitter and Instagram @BMKGmaritim," he said.