BMKG Issues Early Warning Of High Waves In South Banten

SERANG - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an early warning of 2.5-meter wave height in the southern waters of Banten, the southern Indian Ocean of Banten and the southern part of the Sunda Strait. BMKG Class I Information and Data Coordinator Serang Tatang Rusmana in Serang, Banten, Saturday, said it had issued an early warning alert for the safety of shipping actors crossing the southern waters of Banten, the South Indian Ocean of Banten and the Southern Sunda Strait.

This is because the wave height in the waters ranges from 1.2 to 2.5 meters (moderate) starting to apply from January 13 to 14, 2024. Therefore, shipping actors can increase their vigilance to avoid marine accidents.

Currently, he said, the weather in Banten waters is quite bad, so there is a high risk for the safety of fishermen and barges. Cruise actors crossing the southern waters of Banten and the South Indian Ocean of Banten include Ujungkulon Beach, Cikeusik, Binuangeun, Tanjung Panto, Sukajan, Panggarangan, Cibobos, Cihara, Bayah, Pulomanuk, and Sawarna. Because, recently Tanjung Panto fishermen in Lebak Regency had an accident until they were dragged by the waves and found by the joint SAR team in a dead condition.

Likewise, the waters of the Southern Sunda Strait include Anyer Beach, Carita, Labuan, Panimbang, and Sumur must increase vigilance if going to sea. "We hope that shipping actors can comply with the early warning so as not to cause sea accidents," said Tatang. Meanwhile, the crossing of the Merak Port Ferry - Bakauheni Lampung which crosses the waters of the northern Sunda Strait is relatively normal and safe with a wave height of 1.25 meters (moderate).