PANGKALPINANG - The BMKG Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Islands Province stated that Bangka and West Bangka Regency today has the potential for heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds.

"We urge the public to be aware of floods, landslides, fallen trees and lightning strikes due to this extreme rain," said the Head of the Pangkalpinang BMKG, Tri Agus Pramono, in Pangkalpinang, Antara, Tuesday, December 30.

He said that the early weather warning in the Bangka Belitung Islands on Tuesday was still potentially raining with moderate to heavy intensity accompanied by lightning, thunder and strong winds in Belinyu and Riau Silip Districts of Bangka Regency, Simpang Teritip District and surrounding areas of West Bangka Regency.

This potentially extreme weather can extend to the Sungailiat, Merawang, Pemali, Bakam, West Mendo, Puding Besar Bangka Regency areas. Sijuk and Badau Districts, Belitung Regency.

Furthermore, the Toboali, Air Gegas, Big Island, South Bangka Regency, Pangkalan Baru, Central Bangka Regency.

Meanwhile, West Bangka Regency occurred in Mentok, Kelapa, Jebus, Tempilang and Parit Tiga, East Belitung Regency in Kelapa Kampit, Damar, Simpang Rengiang and Pangkalpinang City occurred in Bukit Intan, Taman Sari, Pangkalbalam, Rangkui, Gerunggang, Gabek, Girimaya and surrounding areas.

"We urge the public to be vigilant and always monitor weather conditions before going out or traveling during the Christmas and New Year 2026 holidays at beach and other tourist attractions," he said.


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