BMKG Warns Of Potential Rob On The North Coast Of Java On 18-25 November

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a warning about the potential for seawater overflow or tidal flooding in the northern coastal area of Java Island on November 18-25.

"To be alert and alert to tidal flood conditions that will occur around 18-25 November 2021 in the morning until noon, while the potential for heavy rains will occur on 19-23 November 2021 in the afternoon and evening," said Head of the Maritime Meteorology Center at BMKG Eko Prasetyo was quoted by Antara, Wednesday, November 17.

He explained a number of areas that need to be watched out for based on monitoring water level data and tidal predictions in the economic buffer zones of the northern coast of Java, including Tangerang, Jakarta, Bekasi, Karawang, Subang, Indramayu, Cirebon, Brebes, Pemalang, Pekalongan, Batang, Kendal, Semarang, Demak, Jepara, and Gresik.

Eko said tidal flooding is a phenomenon that generally occurs frequently, especially on the north coast of Java. However, the presence of maximum tidal conditions during the full moon phase and together with rainfall events will cause a more significant increase in tidal flood heights.

"The potential for coastal flooding (rob) in general can disrupt the daily activities of people around the port and coast, such as loading and unloading activities at ports, activities in coastal settlements as well as salt ponds and inland fisheries activities," he said.

In addition, the public is advised to always be vigilant and alert to anticipate the impact of the Maximum Sea Water Tidal and pay attention to maritime weather information updates from the BMKG through Call center 021-6546315/18, BMKG Call center 19, http://maritim.bmkg.go. id, Twitter and Instagram @BMKGmaritim, or you can directly contact the nearest BMKG office.