Waves And High Rainfall In Bengkulu, BMKG Urges Fishermen And Coastal Residents To Be Alert

The fishing boat is parked on the edge of Malabero Beach, Bengkulu. ANTARA/Anggi Mayasari

BENGKULU - The Bengkulu Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to fishermen to be aware of the potential for bad weather, especially high waves, which are estimated to reach 3 meters. BMKG forecaster Fatmawati Bengkulu Climatology Station, Muhammad Fajar, said that the potential for high waves and rainfall with moderate to heavy intensity is accompanied by wind speeds reaching 15 knots which will occur for the next few days. "People in coastal areas are also asked to be aware of the potential for rain and strong winds, and also to always be aware of potential landslides and floods," he said in Bengkulu City, Antara, Friday, January 19. For high waves that will occur in Bengkulu waters and in the Enggano Waters area, there is a potential of 1.25 meters to 3 meters. He explained that the potential for high waves is one of the bad effects of Cyclone Anggrek because it has the potential to cause disasters because there will be rain accompanied by heavy intensity, strong winds, and high waves. Although the position of Cyclone Anggrek is still far from the mainland of Bengkulu, it could indirectly have an impact on the weather in Bengkulu Province. Therefore, his party appealed to the people of the Bengkulu Program to take a number of steps to prevent disasters such as floods and landslides.

Then, explained Fajar, the public is advised to continue to monitor the weather developments periodically through the official BMKG channel and ask all parties to support each other in order to minimize risks and losses due to the impact of the Cyclone Anggrek.