East Coast Residents Of Aceh Please Be Alert, In The Next Few Days BMKG Forecasts Rain Accompanied By Strong Winds

Documentation - Heavy rains that flushed the area of Banda Aceh City/ANTARA

ACEH - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of the Malikussaleh Meteorological Station reminded the public that there is potential for rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning on the east coast of Aceh, including Lhokseumawe City, North Aceh Regency and its surroundings.

BMKG forecaster for Malikussaleh Station, Wiwit Nitasari, said the potential for rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning would last for the next few days.

"We urge the public to be aware of lightning, landslides and strong winds because the potential for rain still exists in Lhokseumawe City and its surroundings," said Wiwit Nitasari in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Antara, Friday, August 5.

He said the potential for rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning was due to the growth of rain clouds due to wind bends in the Aceh region.

"Currently, the Aceh region is entering the dry season. However, there is the potential for light and moderate rain in the next few days. The rain also has the potential to trigger lightning," said Wiwit Nitasari.

Regarding the waves, Wiwit Nitasari said high waves have the potential to occur in the waters of the Malacca Strait, Lhokseumawe City and its surroundings.

According to Wiwit Nitasari, the high waves are still quite risky for shipping and fishing activities. Therefore, his party appealed to fishermen and shipping to be aware of the high waves.

"For sea waves in the waters of the Malacca Strait, the northern part of Lhokseumawe City, with a distance of 20 kilometers from the shore, reaches two meters," said Wiwit Nitasari.