BMKG: Beware Of Potential High Waves In North Sumatra-Aceh In The Next Days

Illustration - A fishing boat passes by when black clouds cover (Ekho Ardiyanto/Antara)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the public to be aware of the potential for high waves up to four meters in the next few days in the waters of North Sumatra-Aceh.

"High waves of up to four meters in the sea, this time due to the influence of strong winds," said the Head of BMKG Maritime Meteorological Station Belawan Sugiyono in Medan, as reported by Antara, Monday, February 22.

Until next week, he continued, it is estimated that strong winds will have an impact on increasing sea waves, both in North Sumatra and Aceh, with speeds of between five and 30 knots or about 10 to 55 kilometers per hour.

Among these high waves occurred in the western Indian Ocean of Nias, the western Indian Ocean of Aceh, the waters of western Aceh, the waters of Sabang-Banda Aceh, the northern part of the Malacca Strait, and the northern waters of Sabang.

Meanwhile, the Nias-Sibolga waters, Lhokseumawe waters, and Meulaboh-Sinabang waters will be hit by moderate waves, between 1.25 and 2.5 meters.

"The low one is around 0.5 to 1.25 meters in the central part of the Malacca Strait. We urge fishermen and shipping services not to force themselves to go to sea. Obey the local harbormaster," said Sugiyono.