Potential Extreme Weather In North Maluku Until February 9, BMKG Asks Residents To Beware Of Falling Trees

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of the Sultan Babullah Ternate Class I Meteorological Station reminded all people of North Maluku (Malut) to increase awareness of potential extreme weather on February 3-9, 2025.

Head of Class I Meteorological Station Sultan Babullah Ternate Sakimin reported that extreme weather conditions in North Maluku were due to a pattern of convergence and air mass bends that triggered an increase in the growth of rain clouds in this area.

"The weather conditions during this period are expected to be dominated by cloudy weather to light rain, with the potential for moderate to heavy rain that can occur fluctuately in the afternoon, afternoon, evening, and early morning," he said in Ternate, North Maluku, Monday, February 3, confiscated by Antara.

He revealed, starting February 3-4, 2025, it is predicted that moderate to heavy rain has the potential to occur in the districts of Morotai Island, North Halmahera, West Halmahera, Tidore Islands, East Halmahera, Central Halmahera, South Halmahera, Sula Islands, Taliabu Island, and its surroundings.

Then on February 5-6, 2025, moderate to heavy rain is expected to occur in the districts of Morotai Island, North Halmahera, West Halmahera, Central Halmahera, South Halmahera, Sula Islands, and surrounding areas.

Meanwhile, on February 7-9, 2025, moderate to heavy rain has the potential to occur in Morotai Island, North Halmahera, East Halmahera, Central Halmahera, Tidore Islands, South Halmahera, Sula Islands, Taliabu Island, and its surroundings.

Sakimin added that this weather phenomenon has the potential to cause various impacts, including floods and flash floods, landslides, fallen trees, reduced visibility, and strong winds.

For this reason, he said, local governments and the community are asked to increase preparedness for potential hydrometeorological disasters by ensuring that infrastructure capacity and water resource management are optimal.

In addition, it is necessary to coordinate and synergize between agencies to anticipate the impact of this extreme weather.

"The public is advised to recognize potential disasters in their respective environments and reduce the risk by not littering so that the drainage system continues to function properly, working together to maintain environmental cleanliness," he said.

He also appealed to the public to ensure the safety of their homes from potential disasters such as landslides or fallen trees and to remain vigilant and always be alert to the possibility of extreme weather