BMKG: Beware Of Heavy Rain Accompanied By Strong Winds In North Sumatra

Illustration of heavy rain (ANTARA)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the public to be aware of the potential for heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in parts of North Sumatra.

"Be aware of the potential for heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds in the areas of East Slope, mountains, West Slopes and the West Coast of North Sumatra which could potentially cause hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and landslides," said BBMKG forecaster Region I Medan Utami Al Khairiyah as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, November 4.

In general, the weather in North Sumatra in the next two days in the morning is cloudy and has the potential to rain with light intensity in the Nias Islands and its surroundings.

In the afternoon and evening, there is the potential for light to heavy rain in most parts of North Sumatra.

The potential for heavy rain can occur in the Pakpak Bharat, Samosir, Humbang Hasundutan, North Tapanuli, Central Tapanuli, Sibolga, P.adang Sidempuan, Nias Islands, Padang Lawas, Langkat, Dairi and surrounding areas.

At night there is also the potential for rain with light - heavy intensity in parts of North Sumatra.

The potential for heavy rain can occur in the areas of Langkat, Binjai, Deli Serdang, Karo, Dairi, Pakpak Bharat, Humbang Hasundutan, Samosir, Simalungun, North Tapanuli, Central Tapanuli, Sibolga, South Tapanuli, Padang Sidempuan, Mandailing Natal, Padang Lawas, Labuhan batu, Asahan, Pematang Siantar, Toba, Nias and surrounding areas.

While the average air temperature is 18 32.0 derajat Celsius, humidity is 60 98 percent and the wind blows from Southeast - Northwest, 10 30 km/hour.