Unusual Drought BMKG Predicts Fires To Get Bigger In 2022

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that there is a potential for forest and land fires (karhutla) which will get bigger in 2022. Acting Deputy for Climatology of the BMKG, Urip Haryoko, said that this year the dry season is expected to be predominantly normal, even a small part "We know that last year's drought was above normal or tends to be wet. So, when compared to 2021, the potential for forest and land fires in 2022 will be greater," said Urip in a press conference followed online in Jakarta, Friday. March 18. Urip said that several hotspots (hot spots) are currently being monitored, such as in Aceh, Riau, South Sumatra, North Sumatra, Bangka Belitung Islands, West Kalimantan, and so on. dry season, this year we need to be aware of the potential for forest and land fires," he said. or the estimated time to be pushed back to 47.7 percent of the season zone (ZOM). "This may provide benefits related to the availability of sufficient water for the needs of rice plants in the second planting season," he said. This condition provides an opportunity for the community to collect water. or harvesting rainwater in order to face the dry season. He said that during March 2022, there are several areas where rain is still possible.

In addition, a small part of other parts of Indonesia are currently entering the rainy season and will reach its peak in mid-2022, such as in parts of Sulawesi and Ambon. "So, our attention should not only focus on the potential for forest and land fires. "There was a big flood in Luwu in July. Where most parts of Indonesia are already in the dry season, but there are some areas where there are special floods," he said.