Tropical Cyclone 93S Seed Observed in Eastern Indonesia, Government Asked Not to Ignore BMKG Warning

Tropical cyclone 93S (BMKG)

JAKARTA - The emergence of tropical cyclone 93S seeds in eastern Indonesia has sparked concerns about the potential for extreme weather and hydrometeorological disasters. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) noted that the phenomenon has the potential to trigger high waves, heavy rain, and the risk of flooding and landslides in a number of areas.

Responding to this condition, Deputy Chairman of Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the National Awakening Party (PKB) Faction, Syaiful Huda, asked the government to increase vigilance and follow up on the early warning that was conveyed by the BMKG seriously. He assessed that a science-based approach was the key to reducing the impact of disasters.

"We ask the government to prioritize a scientific approach in dealing with the BMKG warning regarding the phenomenon of the emergence of the 93S tropical cyclone seeds in the eastern Indonesian region. The scientific approach is expected to minimize the impact of potential hydrometeorological disasters as occurred in the Sumatra region last week. Don't deny or take the warnings given by the BMKG lightly," said Huda in his statement, Sunday, December 14.

Huda explained that the BMKG analysis showed that the 93S tropical cyclone had the potential to trigger high waves in the waters south of East Java to East Nusa Tenggara. This condition is considered risky for coastal community activities, especially fishermen and people's shipping.

"This means that there must be anticipation for people in the South Coast of East Java, Bali, and NTT in the face of bad weather and storms that can trigger marine accidents to flash floods," he said.

In addition to high waves, Huda highlighted the potential for moderate to heavy rain in the Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara regions. According to him, this condition opens the opportunity for subsequent disasters such as flash floods and landslides.

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"This means that flash floods and landslides can occur. People in landslide-prone areas must receive special attention so that they do not become victims of disasters as in Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra," said Huda.

Furthermore, Huda encouraged the central government to strengthen coordination with local governments in facing the potential worst impact of the 93S tropical cyclone seeds. He assessed that the early warning system needed to be adjusted to the local character and wisdom in each region to be more effective in reaching the community.

"The government must carry out early warning based on local wisdom. It can be through sirens, loudspeakers at places of worship, to bells. That way, when there is a flood or landslide, residents can immediately evacuate," he said.

Huda also asked the government to prepare evacuation points in disaster-prone areas so that the public has a safe location before being moved to a refugee camp. He emphasized the importance of disaster management officials at the central and regional levels.

"We hope that Basarnas and BNPB, both at the center and at the regional level, will not lose the golden time when disasters occur. Quick and measured steps are very important to minimize the number of casualties and the level of damage," concluded Huda.