BMKG Reminds Residents Of Extreme Weather In NTT For Three Days

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KUPANG - El Tari Kupang Meteorological Station, Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an early warning of extreme weather that could potentially occur in all areas throughout East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). regencies/cities throughout NTT for the next two or three days," said Head of the El Tari Kupang Meteorological Station Agung Sudiono Abadi in Kupang, Tuesday, February 22. In addition, the sea surface temperature is quite warm and there is a cyclonic circulation in the Arafuru Sea which causes the formation of meeting areas and wind bends in the NTT region. This condition can increase the potential for light to heavy rain which can be accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms strong winds," he said.

Agung explained, based on weather predictions, in the next three days, there will be a fairly high increase in rainfall intensity, he said. He appealed to the people in NTT not to panic but still increase their awareness of the potential for extreme weather and the impact of hydrometeorological disasters that could occur, such as floods, flash floods, landslides, fallen trees, and lightning strikes. People who live in areas with steep topography or hills or cliffs, he said, should be more aware of the potential for landslides and flash floods when rains with light to heavy intensity occur for a long duration. The public is also advised to always monitor the development of information and early warning of extreme weather from weather information services which can be contacted at any time via contact number [phone] or whatsapp [phone] or can directly access the website: meteoeltari.com; email: [email protected], or the BMKG INFO mobile application.