What Is The Madden Julian Oscillation Phenomenon That Makes Heavy Rain In Bengkulu?

Illustration of rain (Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Fatmawati Bengkulu explained that the moderate to heavy rain in Bengkulu was caused by the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) phenomenon. BMKG Fatmawati Bengkulu forecaster Rahyu Meylansari said the MJO phenomenon was due to disturbances in atmospheric dynamics. in the Indian Ocean. In addition, there is a water supply from the Indian Ocean which causes wind confluence (conversion) and wind bends in the Bengkulu region.

"The humidity of the wet air from the bottom to the top and also the quite strong air lability in the atmosphere in the Bengkulu region that causes the potential for rain cloud formation," said Rahyu, Thursday, June 30, quoted from Antara. As a result, areas in Bengkulu such as Mukomuko Regency, North Bengkulu Regency, Lebong Regency, Rejang Lebong Regency, Kepahiang Regency, Central Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu City, Seluma Regency, South Bengkulu Regency, and Kaur Regency have the potential for rain. with lightning and strong winds of short duration.

The public is asked to be aware of potential hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods, landslides, and strong winds.