Strong Heat, Batam Residents Are Urged To Reduce Outdoor Activities During The Day

BATAM - The weather in Batam City has recently been hot and this has been reported directly to the Head of the Data and Information Section of the Class I Meteorological Station Hang Nadim, Batam Suratman.

He said the air temperature in Batam City on Saturday, May 13 was recorded at 34 degrees Celsius.

Due to the conditions that have occurred in recent days, residents in Batam City in Riau Islands Province are advised to reduce outdoor activities during the day, between 10.00 and 15.00 WIB, when the weather is very hot.

"Last Thursday, the air temperature in Batam was also recorded at 34 degrees Celsius, while on Wednesday it was 33 degrees Celsius," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, MAY 13.

Therefore, he said, residents should reduce activities outside the room and use skin protection when having to do outdoor activities.

He also advised residents to maintain their body condition by consuming enough water.

"Lastly, let's work together to protect the environment from potential forest and land fires," he concluded.