Bad Drought Potential Areas In Indonesia: Here's A List Of Locations

Bad Drought Potential Areas In Indonesia (image Md. Hasanuzzaman Himel - Unsplash)

YOGYAKARTA - Head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Dwikorita Karnawati, said that some areas have the potential for severe drought in Indonesia in the dry season.

Although some areas are still hit by rain which results in wet hydrometeorological disasters such as floods, the BMKG emphasizes the need for preparedness from the Central Government and the Regional Government.

Most areas of Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara have experienced Rainless Days (HTH) for 21-30 days or more, with dry states starting to enter Indonesian territory, especially in the southern part of the Equator. It is estimated that most areas of Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara will enter a dry period in the next 3 grounds, with drought conditions dominating until the end of September.

"The area with the potential for very low monthly rainfall, less than 50mm per month, such as most of Sumatra, Java Island, West Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, parts of Sulawesi Island, and parts of Maluku and Papua, requires special attention for mitigation and anticipation due to drought," he said.

Monitoring hotspots show the onset of several initial hotspots in areas prone to forest and land fires (karhutla), require special attention to anticipate fires throughout the dry time. BMKG shares technical recommendations including the implementation of weather modification technology for reservoir filling in dry areas and wets land prone to forest and land fires.

Dwikorita appealed to local governments to maximize rainwater harvesting efforts through reservoirs, retention ponds, infiltration wells, and others. BMKG also wants to coordinate with the Minister of Agriculture and the Governor of the Affected Province to adjust the pattern and time of planting agriculture.

BMKG hopes that information on early warning of the preparedness of the dry season can be efficiently utilized by the central and regional governments. So that's the latest report from the BMKG regarding climate conditions and preparedness for the 2024 drought.

Areas That Have The Potential To Experience Drought Types Of VIGILANCE:

Areas That Have The Potential To Experience ALERT Drought:

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