For The Next 3 Days BMKG Says Central Sulawesi Is Still Raining, Residents Are Asked To Beware Of Potential Landslides In Mountain Paths

Heavy equipment is clearing landslide material at kilometer 11 of the Trans Sulawesi line or the Toboli-Tawaeli route, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi (Via ANTARA)

PALU - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded residents using land transportation routes in Central Sulawesi Province, especially mountainous areas, to be aware of the threat of landslides because currently rain is predicted to continue for the next three days.

"The Trans Sulawesi line or the Tawaeli-Toboli line has the potential to landslide when it rains with moderate to heavy intensity, so we need to be careful," explained BMKG Forecaster for Class II Meteorological Station Mutiara Sis Al-Jufri Palu, Fathan when contacted in Palu, Antara, Sunday, May 15. .

According to the BMKG forecast, for the next three days Central Sulawesi will still experience light, moderate to heavy rain, which can trigger landslides and floods or puddles.

Therefore, residents who travel by land and through mountainous areas are advised to pass during the day, because rain is predicted to fall in the afternoon and into the evening.

"Landslides certainly hinder travel, so it's best to avoid traveling at night to anticipate conditions that can endanger life safety," said Fathan.

According to the BMKG, five areas in Central Sulawesi are on alert status, namely Palu City, Donggala Regency, Sigi, Poso and North Morowali, where rain with moderate to heavy intensity for a long duration can cause landslides, puddles/floods, increase the volume of river flows. .

For coastal areas, he said, it is predicted that it will still be quite safe, although coastal residents and tourists are advised to remain vigilant, if weather conditions change at any time.

"Currently, tourist attractions, especially beaches, are still safe to visit, but vigilance is still put forward, because strong winds and high waves can occur at any time triggered by changing weather," said Fathan.

The BMKG also appealed to urban residents to pay attention to environmental cleanliness by cleaning drains and throwing garbage in its place, because this can trigger blockages in drainage if not taken care of, and the worst conditions can trigger puddles.

"Residents also need to update weather information, so they can monitor independently. We also convey information on weather developments to the government and other stakeholders every day," said Fathan.