West Kalimantan Community Asked To Beware Of Robust Flood Potential

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PONTIANAK - Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecaster Supadio Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan Province, Sutikno reminded the people of West Kalimantan to be aware of the potential for strong winds and tidal flooding until December 11.

"The strong winds and high waves that have occurred in the last few days are not only around Singkawang City, but are quite extensive from the North Natuna Sea to the Kendawangan Waters. For this reason, the people of West Kalimantan, especially those living in coastal areas, must be aware of the potential for extreme weather that will occur," said Sutikno in Sungai Raya quoted by Antara, Monday, December 6.

He explained that this condition was not caused by a tropical cyclone, but because of a system of low air pressure areas in the South China Sea and a wind confluence pattern that extends from the North Natunan Sea to the waters west of Kendawangan.

"The occurrence of tidal flooding today in several areas in Pontianak City is because the maximum tide phase is currently starting which is predicted to continue until December 11, 2021, with a range of 08.00 to 12.00 WIB," he said.

Sutikno added that the combination of high waves and strong wind speeds that caused today's tidal flood felt like a sudden arrival.

In addition to tidal flooding, it is possible that the water level will continue to increase due to the potential for heavy rain around Pontianak City which is predicted to occur on 9 to 14 December 2021.

"So, we predict that the potential for flooding (due to high tides and heavy rain) around Pontianak City will still occur until December 14," he said.