Hot Temperature Reaches 34 Degrees Celsius, This Is BMKG's Appeal

Hot temperatures occur in Indonesia, BMKG gives an alert warning (Freepic)

JAKARTA - The maximum daily heat temperature in a number of regions in Indonesia reached more than 34 degrees Celsius on Sunday, July 27. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the public to be more vigilant and prepared to face the impact of this hot weather.

BMKG forecaster Zen Putri in Jakarta, Sunday, said that the maximum heat temperature of more than 34 degrees Celsius is predicted to occur in the areas of Surabaya, East Java and its surroundings which will last for at least the next few hours, or the peak at noon at 12.00 WIB.

Quoted from ANTARA, at the same time the BMKG meteorological team also detected a maximum heat temperature of more than 33 degrees Celsius in Semarang City, Pangkal Pinang, Yogyakarta, Serang, Palembang, and Jakarta.

Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, a maximum heat temperature of more than 36 Celsius has been observed in most areas of Tanjung Selor in North Kalimantan, Palu City in Central Sulawesi, Berau in East Kalimantan and Deli Serdang in North Sumatra.

This condition is still related to minimal cloud cover, the transition of the dry season and the apparent movement of the sun above the equator. However, based on BMKG observations, this condition is still in the usual category that has no impact on changing seasons in Indonesia.

In order to reduce the impact of the hot temperature, BMKG urges the public to consume water adequately and regularly to avoid dehydration, especially when carrying out out outdoor activities.

Then, using a shield such as a hat or umbrella to protect the head and upper body, sunglasses to protect the eye, if necessary, use sunscreen to protect the skin from exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) rays.

BMKG reminded the public not to just burn anything on empty land in forest areas and garbage shelter areas.

Local governments are expected to be able to water land in order to reduce the potential for fires due to the sun's heat in forest and land areas as well as landfill places.

BMKG ensures that the public gets actual information every day regarding the results of the hot temperature analysis by accessing the infoBMKG online application, infoBMKG social media, or can directly contact the nearest BMKG office.