The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to residents to be aware of the potential for coastal flooding or tidal flooding to hit the coastal areas of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) for the next few days.
"The tidal phenomenon has the potential to occur due to the phenomenon of the full moon phase which causes an increase in the maximum sea tide height which is more significant than usual," said Acting Head of the Tenau Kupang Maritime Meteorological Station BMKG Agung Sudiono Abadi in Kupang, NTT, Monday, May 8, as reported by Antara.
He said this was related to the tidal early warning in the NTT region which was valid May 9-10.
Agung said the tidal phenomenon has the opportunity to hit a number of coastal areas, namely the southern coast of Flores Island, the coast of Sabu Island, Raijua Island, Sumba Island, Timor Island, and Rote Island.
The potential for rob, he said, is known based on monitoring of tidal prediction data, wave height, wind speed, and rainfall, so that it can affect coastal dynamics in the NTT region.
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He appealed to residents who live on the coast of the islands to increase preparedness to face the threat of rob which could result in residents' settlements being flooded with sea water.
In addition, he also reminded the disruption of transportation around ports and coasts, salt farmer activities, and land fisheries, as well as loading and unloading activities at ports.
Agung advised residents to secure valuables and always ready to evacuate independently to a safer place when a tidal wave occurs.
"Anticipating efforts need to be well prepared so that the tidal threat does not cause significant losses, especially the safety of residents," he said.
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