This Morning, Extreme Rain Is Estimated To Hit South Sumatra

Illustration. Joint officers used rubber boats to evacuate flood victims in Muara Enim, South Sumatra, Thursday (23/5/2024). BETWEEN

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an early warning of extreme weather rain with moderate intensity pouring down a number of districts/cities in South Sumatra (Sumsel).

A number of areas in South Sumatra, such as in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, were flooded due to high-intensity rain with long durations resulting in the collapse of the Ogan River and Kambas River into residential areas.

In a report from the Meteorological Station of BMKG Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Palembang quoted from Antara, Friday, May 24, BMKG stated that the early warning of extreme weather was valid until this morning.

The results of meteorologist analysis found that for the next few hours moderate-heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds could potentially hit Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (Pandonan District, Muara Jaya).

Then, Musi Rawas Regency (Selagir District), Empat Lawang (Tebing Tinggi District, Lintang Kanan, Talang Padang, West Pendopo), and Lubuk Linggau City.

The meteorologist team also found that the pattern of convergence or wind confluence in the western part of South Sumatra also had the potential to make rain spread to North Musi Rawas, Lahat, Muara Enim, Ogan Komering Ilir, Banyuasin, Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan, and Pagaralam City.

Therefore, the public is advised to always pay attention to and follow the development of information and early warning of BMKG weather, as well as comply with directives or guidelines from the government so that they can mitigate from an early age on the impact.

Based on guidelines from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) if the rain has flushed for more than 120 minutes and visibility has decreased to less than 100 meters, it is hoped that people on the coast of rivers/hills will take shelter or evacuate themselves because such conditions open up the possibility of floods, landslides, and others.

BMKG assesses that this appeal is important for the people of South Sumatra to pay special attention to Muara Enim and Ogan Komering Ulu so that they avoid the impact of further flooding, after previously occurring on Tuesday, May 21, causing the impact of damage to public houses with a large enough amount.