Prediction Of High Waves Impact Of Extreme Weather In West Kalimantan 3-10 December

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PONTIANAK - Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Supadio Pontianak predicts the potential for heavy rains around the South China Sea will cause high waves of about two to four extreme weather impacts on the coast of West Kalimantan.

"The rain clouds which are predicted to move towards the sea and waters to the west of West Kalimantan are predicted to cause heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning, as well as rising sea waves, thereby endangering the activities of fishermen using small motor boats," said the Head Supadio Pontianak Meteorological Station, Nanang Buchori in a written statement on Sungai Raya, Friday, December 3.

He explained, based on recorded data, the potential for heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning is predicted to occur in the period from December 3 to 10, 2021 in the west coast of West Kalimantan such as Sambas Regency, Pontianak and Singkawang Regencies, Bengkayang Regency, Mempawah, Kubu Raya, North Kayong and Ketapang.

"Heavy rains are also predicted to occur in parts of the Kapuas Hulu, Sintang, Sekadau, Sanggau and Landak regencies," he explained.

He appealed to the people of the coastal areas of West Kalimantan to be aware of the potential for inundation or flooding caused by the potential for heavy rain, strong winds, high waves and the maximum tide phase, especially around the Pontianak City area.

"The maximum tide around Pontianak City is predicted to occur on December 7 to 10, 2021, starting at 08.00 WIB to 12.00 WIB. While the maximum tide is approximately 1.7 meters around the Kendawangan area, Ketapang Regency, it is predicted to occur from December 4 to 9 2021, starting at 07.00 WIB to 13.00 WIB," he said as quoted by Antara. He also said that the public also needs to be aware of the potential for inundation starting on December 3, 2021, which is predicted to be impacted by heavy rain, as well as the potential for high waves to the west of West Kalimantan.

"We need to be aware of this, especially after several days of no rain and the increasing air temperature in West Kalimantan at this time, the formation of convective clouds will be massive which will facilitate the formation of Cumulonimbus clouds. These Cumulonimbus clouds need to be watched out for because they can cause heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning, especially in the afternoon and evening," he said.