BMKG Reminds Rob Floods And High Waves In This Coastal Area

High wave illustration (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a national weather forecast for Monday, February 26, 2024. Forecaster Andika F HApasari asked the public to be aware of the potential for tidal flooding in this coastal area.

Tidal floods are types of floods caused by rising or high tides so that they go to the surrounding land.

"Be aware of the potential for tidal flooding on the coast of North Sumatra and the coast of Karimun," said Andika F HApasari in a press release.

According to Andika, the weather in Indonesia is generally still affected by the cyclonic conditions observed on the western coast of northern Australia.

The cyclonic condition formed a wind speed slowdown area and a wind confluence area (convergence) in the Indian Ocean south of Timor Island, and northern Australia.

The average wind speed ranges from 10 to 50 kilometers per hour. The wave height is between 1.25 meters to 2.5 meters, "explained Andika.

Meanwhile, the air temperature in big cities in the country ranges from 20 to 34 degrees Celsius, with humidity 55 to 100%.