Warning! High Potential Of Waves In The Malacca Strait Touches 3 Meters, BMKG Asks Fishermen In Aceh To Be Alert

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ACEH - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) via Malikussaleh Lhokseumawe Station, Aceh, warned fishermen and coastal communities in the area to be aware of wave heights in the waters of the Malacca Strait with a height of up to three meters.

"Fishermen are asked to be aware of the potential for high waves that are estimated to reach three meters in the next two days in the waters of the Malacca Strait," said Ricky Nadiansyah, BMKG forecaster at Malikussaleh Station Ricky Nadiansyah in Lhokseumawe, Antara, Friday, July 1.

Ricky said the potential for high waves was monitored from satellite observations of the formation of winds that have the potential for strong winds, so that these conditions have an impact on coastal areas in the waters of the Malacca Strait.

"The formation of winds that have the potential for moderate to heavy rain in the dry season also has an impact on mountainous areas which can cause landslides to fall trees," said Ricky.

The potential for strong winds accompanied by heavy rains and triggering high sea waves is expected to last until September. This was triggered by weather disturbances due to convergence in the Aceh region.

This condition is influenced by the presence of water vapor entering the mountainous area as well as an increase in sea surface temperature, thus affecting the period of air growth in the Aceh region which causes heavy rain and high waves, said Ricky.

"We also urge people in mountainous areas to be more alert to landslides and floods. Meanwhile, for fishing activities, fishermen are asked to be aware of changes in weather or wind directions, in addition to high waves," said Ricky.