Extreme Weather In Coastal Areas, Malang BPBD Urges Residents And Alert Tourists

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Extreme weather hit the Persisir Malang area. The Malang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) appealed to tourists and residents on the coast in the southern part of Malang to be more vigilant.

Head of Emergency and Logistics BPBD Malang Regency, Sadono Irawan, in Kepanjen, Malang Regency, East Java, Saturday said that the public is expected to increase vigilance and preparedness to anticipate the impact of extreme weather.

"For the community, including tourists, it should be to increase vigilance and preparedness," said Sadono, quoted by Antara, Saturday, March 16.

Sadono explained, for local people who live in coastal areas in the southern Malang area, they are asked to carry out regular and independent environmental monitoring and avoid activities in the midst of extreme weather.

According to Sadono, the impact of extreme weather that occurred in the southern part of Malang coastal area caused tidal flooding on Wednesday (13/3). There are a number of beaches in the area that are affected by high water waves and reach the mainland in the coastal area.

"At that time, sea waves rose to the mainland in coastal areas in the southern region of Malang Regency," he said.

Based on BPBD Malang Regency records, a number of beaches affected by extreme weather include Ngliyep Beach and Pasir Panjang Beach in Donomulyo District and Balekambang Beach in Bantar District.

"On Balekambang Beach, waves of water to the road at tourist attractions. Several photo spots were also damaged by the waves, and the water also rose to people's shops," he said.

He added that the sea waves also affected Batu Bengkung Beach, Ungapan Beach in Gedangan District, Tamban Beach and Sendangbiru Beach in Sumbermjing Wetan District.

"Extreme weather also had an impact on Bajulmati Beach, waves rose closer to people's stalls and two gazebos were washed away. Sea water also stagnated at several points at that time," he said.

The current condition, he continued, has been reported to be conducive and safe, but people in the southern part of Malang, especially those on the coast, are still aware of the potential for extreme weather that could be dangerous.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) estimates that there is potential for extreme weather that can trigger hydrometeorological disasters such as strong winds, floods and landslides. in a number of areas in urban districts in East Java.

Based on satellite imagery monitoring in several areas in East Java, the public is asked to be aware of the potential for extreme weather that could result in catastrophic events in the period 12-18 March 2024.

Currently, the East Java region is at the end of the rainy season and is entering the transition phase from the rainy season to the dry season.