The Peak Of The Dry Season In North Sulawesi Is Expected To Shift To September

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MANADO - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) estimates that the peak of the dry season in North Sulawesi Province (North Sulawesi) will shift to September.

"It is estimated that it will be delayed in September, usually the peak of the dry season is in August," said the Coordinator for Observation and Information of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of the Sam Ratulangi Manado Meteorological Station, Ben Molle, quoted by Antara, Friday, May 6.

This May, he said, was still categorized as a transition period to the dry season.

Moderate to heavy rainfall still occurs in the morning, afternoon and evening in several areas of North Sulawesi.

"In island regencies such as Sitaro, Sangihe and Talaud the average rainfall is moderate to heavy," he said.

Likewise with areas in the South of North Sulawesi, such as South Bolaang Mongondow Regency and East Bolaang Regency whose weather conditions are inversely proportional to the Manado City area and its surroundings.

"For example, Manado City and its surroundings enter the dry season, in South Bolaang Mongondow Regency it is the rainy season," he said.

He hopes that people will be vigilant when the dry season has entered.

In addition to the dangers of forest and land fires, there could also be a threat of drought and lack of clean water.