Residents Of Mules Island NTT Asked To Beware Of Rob Floods, BMKG: New Moon Phase Phenomenon

Illustration. The Muara Baru area, Penjaringan, North Jakarta was hit by tidal flooding on June 5, 2020. (Between-M Risyal H)

NTT - The Regency Government (Pemkab) of Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), appealed to residents on Mules Island to be aware of tidal waves that have the potential for coastal flooding or Rob.

"The Regent of Manggarai has issued an appeal," said the Head of the Manggarai Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Stefanus Tawar when contacted from Labuan Bajo, Saturday, May 31, as reported by Antara.

He added that the appeal was to address the phenomenon of rising sea level on Mules Island, Nuca Moles Village, Satar Mese Barat District and the southern coastal area of Manggarai Regency on Wednesday, May 28.

In an appeal signed by the Regent of Manggarai Herybertus Geradus Laju Nabit, he explained that the phenomenon of tidal flooding was caused by high tide which then caused the surrounding area to be inundated by sea water.

Furthermore, based on the explanation from the NTT BMKG through the Tenau-Kupang Maritime Meteorological Station, the cause of this incident is the phenomenon of the new moon phase and the closest distance to the moon and earth (Perigee) on May 27, 2025, which has the potential to increase the maximum sea level.

Based on observations of tidal predictions, wind speed, wave height and potential for moderate to heavy rainfall, it can affect coastal dynamics in the East Nusa Tenggara region in the form of potential tidal flooding.

"People in the area are advised to be vigilant, remain calm and don't panic, don't easily believe hoaxes, make sure the official source of information from trusted sources, namely the Manggarai Regency Government and Frans Sales Lega Ruteng Meteorological Station," he said.

Furthermore, the Manggarai Regency Government also always coordinates with the Frans Sales Lega Ruteng Meteorological Station and the Tenau-Kupang Maritime Meteorological Station regarding the development of the situation.