BMKG Imbau Masyakarakat Alert To Rainfall Which Can Has Landslides In Parts Of Indonesia

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the public to be aware of heavy rains that can cause landslides and floods in some areas in Indonesia. Quoted from the official BMKG in Jakarta, Saturday, October 15, it is stated that the North Sumatra region has the potential for heavy rain in the mountains, the eastern slope and the eastern coast which can cause landslides and floods. Meanwhile, for most areas of Central Kalimantan that have the potential to rain with moderate to heavy intensity and strong winds, they are asked to be aware of floods, landslides, strong winds, lightning and fallen trees. The warning of heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds also occurred in Aceh, DKI Jakarta, Gorontalo, Lampung, West Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, and Southeast Sulawesi. For those in the East Java region, be aware of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds for a moment in the morning in the Mojokerto and Gresik Regencies. From noon to evening in the districts of Kediri, Malang, Malang City, Batu, Pasuruan Regency, Probolinggo, Lumajang, Jember and Bondowoso Regencies. At night in the areas of Surabaya, Gresik, Tuban and Bangkalan. Rain with moderate and heavy intensity accompanied by strong winds in the afternoon and evening will also occur in Bengkulu, South Kalimantan, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), and West Sumatra. Rain during the day and night with moderate to heavy intensity also occurred in the regions of Central Sulawesi and South Sumatra with a short duration. And North Kalimantan will have the potential for moderate and heavy rain in the afternoon, evening and early morning. Areas with moderate to heavy rain and short strong winds will also occur in West Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara. North Sulawesi will also have the potential to rain with moderate to heavy intensity accompanied by lightning and strong winds in the Bolmong and North Bolmong areas. And Southeast Sulawesi is expected to have the potential for rain accompanied by thunder. The potential for strong winds and thunderstorms will also occur in Riau Province with moderate to heavy rain intensity at night. This estimate will also occur in areas of Papua, West Papua, Banten, and Jambi.