BMKG Estimates Drought Temperature In Java-NTB Maximum 34 Degrees

Illustration. The pungent temperature in the summer has an impact on health. (Unsplash-Jackson David)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a number of major cities in Java and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) hit by a daily maximum heat temperature of 34 degrees Celsius on Monday, July 1.

Mnegutip keterangan Pusat Meteorologi Publik BMKG via Antara, Senin 1 Juli, BMKG melaporkan mayoritas wilayah mulai dari Kota Semarang, Surabaya, Majalengka, dan Sumbawa dalam 24 jam terakhir terdeteksi dilanda kondisi suhu panas maksimal itu.

The results of the analysis of the BMKG Special Phenomenon Early Weather Prediction and Warning team, Monday afternoon, the hottest temperature in the Semarang area, Central Java (Central Java Climatology Station) and Surabaya, East Java (Perak Meteorological Station I) is 34.8 degrees Celsius.

The team at the same time analyzed the maximum heat temperature as high as 34.6 - 33.2 degrees Celsius hitting most areas starting in North Sumatra (Deli Serdang, Medan), Aceh, South Sumatra (Palembang, Ogan Ilir), Lampung (Perlabuhan Panjang), Banten (Curug), West Kalimantan (Sambas, Pontianak), North Kalimantan (Selor Bulungan, East Nusa Tenggara (East Sumba).

In general, the maximum heat temperature during the day was caused by the apparent movement of the sun with the closest distance in the equator as previously reported by the BMKG meteorological team.

This phenomenon also marks that the dry season will begin to hit Indonesia and is predicted to peak in July-September 2024.

In order to reduce the impact of hot temperatures, BMKG urges the public to consume mineral water adequately and regularly to avoid dehydration, especially when carrying out out outdoor activities.

Then use a shield such as a hat or umbrella to protect the head and upper body, sunglasses protect the eye, if necessary, use sunscreen to protect the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV), or by avoiding outdoor activities during the day if not necessary.

On the other hand, BMKG also appealed to the public not to burn garbage or so on, and to local governments to also intensify surveillance and land watering in order to reduce the potential for fires due to the heat of the sun in forest areas, and other mineral lands.

BMKG ensures that the public gets actual information every day regarding the results of the hot temperature analysis by accessing the infoBMKG online application, infoBMKG social media, or can directly contact the nearest BMKG office.