BMKG Warns Strong Winds Potential In The Waters Of Malacca Strait

Documentation - Weather observations through satellite imagery by forecasters at BMKG Station Cut Nyak Dhien Nagan Raya Airport, Aceh Province. ANTARA/Teuku Dedi Iskandar

BANDA ACEH- The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) at Malikussaleh Lhokseumawe Station, Aceh, warned of the potential for strong winds reaching 30 kilometers per hour in the waters of the Malacca Strait in the next few days.

"Strong winds have the potential to hit the Malacca Strait waters for the next few days with speeds reaching 30 kilometers per hour," said BMKG forecaster Malikussaleh Station Febrianto reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, January 17.

According to Febrianto, the strong winds resulted in an increase in sea waves that reached two meters. Waves with a height of two meters are dangerous for navigation.

Therefore, Febrianto appealed to fishermen and shipping operators to be aware of the impact of the strong winds. Even if sailing, equip it with communication and shipping equipment.

"Wind speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour are not classified as extreme, but are dangerous for activities at sea. We ask fishermen to postpone activities at sea for the next few days," he said.

Meanwhile, the wind on land, said Febrianto, based on satellite imagery monitoring, was still relatively normal with a maximum speed of up to 18 kilometers per hour.

Apart from the wind, said Febrianto, the weather in Lhokseumawe City and its surroundings is predicted to rain with light to moderate intensity in the afternoon and into the evening. However, be wary of rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning.

"Currently it is still in the rainy season and is predicted to end at the end of January 2023. Meanwhile, for the summer it is expected to occur in mid-February 2023," he said.

Regarding the potential for an earthquake in the eastern region of Aceh, said Febrianto, there is still a possibility of it happening, considering the status of the fault or fault in Lhokseumawe is still in an active condition.

"There is a possibility of aftershocks after early January 2023, Lhokseumawe City was rocked by an earthquake. So, there is still a potential for aftershocks because the status of the fault is still active today," said Febrianto.