BMKG Estimates 3.5 Meter Wave Potentially Hits NTT Waters May 11-13

Illustration of traditional fishermen hit by high sea waves to find fish. (Between)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that 3.5 meter high sea waves are likely to hit four points of the sea area in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) over the next few days.

"The potential wave of 2.5-3.5 meters is likely to hit the western part of the Sumba Strait, the southern Indian Ocean Sumba Sabu, the southern waters of Kupang-Rote, and the southern Indian Ocean of Kupang-Rote," said Acting Head of the Maritime Meteorological Station Tenau Kupang BMKG Agung Sudiono Abadi in Kupang, NTT, Wednesday, May 10, confiscated by Antara.

He conveyed this was related to the early warning of high waves in the waters of the NTT sea which was valid from May 11-13.

Agung explained that the potential for waves up to 3.5 meters or the high category is because of the high risk of shipping, especially ferries.

Therefore, he continued, ship operators who want to cross the points of the sea area should increase their vigilance for the safety of shipping.

He said that apart from high waves, several points of other sea areas in NTT could be hit by moderate waves (1.25-2.5 meters), namely the eastern Sumba Strait, the Savu Sea, and the northern waters of Kupang-Rote.

The potential for moderate waves, he said, should also be watched out for, especially fishermen who go to sea using motorboats.

Agung explained, in addition to the potential for high waves, synoptic conditions show that generally the wind blows from east to southeast with a speed of 1-6 Beaufort Scale

He advised fishermen and ship operators in NTT to remain vigilant and continue to follow the development of maritime weather information from BMKG before sailing.

" Maritime weather information needs to be continuously updated as a reference to determine shipping activities that are safe from the threat of high waves and strong winds in the sea," he said.