Aceh's Prediction Of Moderate-Heavy Rain For The Next 3 Days, BMKG Asks Residents To Beware Of Floods And Landslides

Documentation - Heavy rains flooded the Banda Aceh City area, Aceh Province (ANTARA)

ACEH - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts moderate to heavy rain which can be accompanied by strong winds will flush the Aceh region for the next three days.

BMKG appealed to residents to be aware of the possibility of floods and landslides.

"We estimate that Aceh will still experience rain for the next two or three days, both moderate rain and heavy rain. It can also be accompanied by lightning and strong winds", said BMKG Data and Information Coordinator for Class I Meteorological Station, Sultan Iskandar Muda Zakaria Ahmad in Banda Aceh, Antara, Friday, November 11th.

He explained that the growth of cumulonimbus clouds and convective clouds increased the possibility of rain falling in the Aceh region. "So with the growth of these clouds, it could be possible rain, strong winds, lightning or lightning, it could even happen hail", he said.

According to him, the BMKG has delivered early warnings to areas facing the potential for heavy rains, such as the districts of East Aceh, Southeast Aceh, Aceh Tamiang, Gayo Lues, and Langsa City.

"We urge the public to be aware of overflow floods, flash floods, on the east and west coasts, south of Aceh, and landslides in the central part of Aceh", said Zakaria.

BMKG also conveyed an early warning regarding the potential for waves up to four meters high in Aceh waters.

"Be aware of the potential for very high waves in the West Indian Ocean region of Aceh and its surroundings, which can reach four meters high", said Zakaria.

He added that the wave height in the northern waters of Sabang and the western waters of Aceh is estimated at 1.25 to 2.50 meters.

"If you can not go to sea, you don't go to sea, but if you still have to make a living, then avoid going to the middle of the sea, always be alert and always active communication tools", he said.