BMKG Declares The Entire Area Of NTT Has A Very Easy Status For Forest And Land Fires

KUPANG - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that all areas in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are currently very susceptible to forest and land fires (karhutla). in this area," said Head of the BMKG El Tari Kupang Meteorological Station Agung Sudiono Abadi in Kupang, Monday 25 July. above ground level, all of NTT currently has very high status. This means that the conditions of the weeds and leaves that usually cover the forest floor in 22 districts/cities throughout NTT are in a very dry condition and highly flammable.

"Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of the threat of forest and land fires that can spread quickly during the dry season," he said, quoted by Antara. Agung appealed to the public to avoid activities that could trigger hotspots, such as clearing land by burning. In addition, do not throw cigarette butts carelessly. especially in open areas where there are piles of grass or dry leaves that are easily caught by fire. He added that high wind conditions that are hot in nature can make hotspots quickly spread and are difficult to control or extinguish. which has the potential to cause a lot of harm," he said.