This Is BMKG's Explanation About The Ice Rain Phenomenon In Malang Raya Area, East Java

Illustration (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Malang Climatology Station provided an explanation regarding the hail phenomenon that occurred in a number of areas in Greater Malang, East Java. Head of Malang BMKG Station Anung Suprayitno in Malang Regency, Thursday said that the hail phenomenon This is due to the Cumulonimbus (CB) cloud which is formed due to hot heating during the day. ice," said Anung as reported by Antara, Thursday, December 23. For information, in the residential area of Sawojajar, Kedungkandang District, Malang City and Pakis District, Malang Regency, a hail phenomenon was reported during heavy rains on Thursday, December 23 at around 13.00 WIB. Anung explained that the hail phenomenon is very local or in the range of 5-10 kilometers and in a short time. In addition, it is unlikely that it will happen again in the same place. According to him, the occurrence of extreme weather during the change of seasons is a natural thing. Thus, the public is asked to remain alert to extreme weather phenomena, including the impacts.

One resident of Malang Regency, Shinta Dwi Pranadewi, stated that hail in the Pakis Subdistrict occurred at 13.05 WIB. The hail was accompanied by strong winds. According to him, before the hail occurred in the area, heavy rain followed by strong winds occurred. Not long after, there was a sound like pebbles falling on the roof of his house. "Before the hail, it was raining with strong winds. Five minutes later it was hail. The hail didn't last long, only about ten minutes," he said. worried that heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and ice will cause power poles to collapse. However, the heavy rain that lasted not too long then subsided, and there was no damage around the area. the emergence of extreme weather phenomena, including their impacts, especially in areas prone to hydrometeorological disasters. The community is asked to always monitor the development of weather information on the official BMKG websites.