BMKG Calls Tropical Cycle Wutip Picu High Waves Melanda North Sumatra

Illustration of traditional fishermen looking at high sea waves. (Between)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the Cycle of Tropical Wutip 17.2 North Latitude-110.3 Derajat East Longitude in the South China Sea spurs an increase in wind speed and wave height in a number of waters in Indonesia, including waters in North Sumatra (North Sumatra).

BMKG forecaster at the Belawan Indah Riandiny Class II Meteorological Station in Medan, Friday, said the wind pattern in northern Indonesia generally moves from Southeast to Southwest with wind speeds ranging from 8-30 knots.

Meanwhile, in the southern part of Indonesia, it generally moves from East to Southeast with speeds ranging from 8-25 knots.

The highest wind speed was observed in the North Natuna Sea, South Indian Ocean Banten to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

In a number of waters in North Sumatra, waves between 1.25 and 2.5 meters have the potential to occur in the West Indian Ocean of the Nias Islands, the Waters of the Batu Islands, the West Waters of the Batu Islands, the West Waters of the Nias Islands.

"The high wave conditions can occur from June 13 morning to June 16, 2025 morning," he said.

Regarding these conditions, it is reminded that if the wind speed reaches 15 knots and the sea wave height reaches 1.25 meters, it risks shipping using fishing boats.

Meanwhile, if the wind speed reaches 16 knots and high waves reach 1.5 meters, it has a risk to the shipping safety of barges.