BMKG Urges Batam Residents To Beware Of Potential Rob Floods January 12-16

Residents' settlements on the coast of Kampung Melayu, Batam City when they were hit by tidal flooding, some time ago. ANTARA/Jessica.

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the people in Batam, Riau Islands (Kepri) to be aware of coastal flooding or tidal flooding.

Head of the Hang Nadim Batam Meteorological Station Ramlan said the tidal flood was due to the phenomenon of a new moon phase on January 11, 2024. Rob was also triggered by high rainfall with the potential to increase the maximum sea level.

"The coastal community is advised to be aware of the phenomenon of tidal flooding which is predicted to have the potential to occur on January 12-16, 2024," Ramlan said in Batam, Thursday, January 11, which was confiscated by Antara.

The areas in Batam City that need to be watched out for are the phenomenon of tidal flooding, namely Pesisir, Batu Aji, Batu Ampar, Sekupang, Nongsa, and surrounding areas.

Apart from Batam City, three other districts in Riau Islands have the potential for tidal flooding, namely Karimun Regency, Lingga Regency, and Bintan Regency.

"In Bintan Regency, namely Pesisir, North Bintan District, Sebong Bay, East Bintan, and its surroundings. In Karimun Regency, namely Pesisir, Kundur Barat, Karimun, Meral, and surrounding areas. And in Lingga Regency, namely Pesisir, West Singkep District, Singkep Pesisir, and Senayang," he said.

That way, Ramlan said this could have an impact on disrupting transportation around ports and coasts, community activities, and loading and unloading activities at ports.

Previously reported, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the public to be alert and alert for potential coastal flooding (rob) in line with the phenomenon of the new moon phase on January 11, 2024 which can increase the maximum sea level.

"The public is advised to always be vigilant and alert to anticipate the impact of the maximum tide of sea water," said Head of the BMKG Maritime Meteorology Center, Eko Prasetyo in Jakarta, Wednesday night.

He said the potential for tidal flooding differs in time (days and hours) in each region, which in general has an impact on community activities around ports and coasts, such as loading and unloading activities at ports, activities in coastal settlements, as well as salt ponds and land fisheries activities.