Potential Hydrometeorological Disasters in Poso, Donggala, Morut and Morowali, BMKG Reminds Regional Governments to Immediately Take Concrete Steps

Head of BMKG Class II Meteorological Station Mutiara Sis Al-Jufri Palu, Nur Alim. ANTARA/Kristina Natalia

POSO - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned that Poso Regency is on alert status and three other areas are on alert status so that they remain vigilant against the impact of heavy rains that have the potential to cause hydrometeorological disasters.

"An impact-based weather early warning is in effect for the next two days, from January 26-27, 2023, so concrete steps need to be taken by the local government as a form of anticipation", said the Head of the BMKG Class II Meteorological Station Mutiara Sis Al-Jufri Palu Nur Alim in Palu City, Antara, Thursday, January 26.

Three areas with alert status, namely Donggala, North Morowali, and Morowali districts, especially in areas that are prone to disasters or have a history of floods and landslides.

In general, according to the Central BMKG analysis, in the next week or the period January 20-26 there will be an increase in rain intensity caused by the re-entry of cold air masses from Asia.

Several areas with the potential for heavy rains during this period include southern Sumatra, central and eastern Java, Bali, NTB, NTT, most of Kalimantan, Central Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, North Maluku, Maluku, Papua. West and Papua and the potential for rain tend to occur during the day and at night.

BMKG as an agency with the authority in its field massively delivers weather early warnings at any time through various media so that all parties know.

"The information that we convey to the public can be used as a reminder in carrying out activities, as well as being used to strengthen mitigation independently", said Alim.

He also appealed to the public to always update information on the development of weather forecasts through the mass media and social media, and not to be influenced by information that cannot be justified.

He added that the BMKG had so far formed partnerships with local governments in the province, especially in providing information on the latest weather developments.

"Although this is only an appeal, it needs to be addressed with anticipation, because the potential for a hydrometeorological disaster can occur at any time", he said.

He added, in general, based on a study of global, regional, and probabilistic conditions, it is estimated that the potential for moderate to heavy rain will occur in several areas, which does not rule out the possibility of this condition extending to Central Sulawesi.

"It takes anticipatory steps from the local government to address the weather early warning", said Alim.