BMKG Remembers The Potential For Strong Winds To Trigger Forest And Land Fires In NTT

Illustration of forest fires (ANTARA)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the people of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) against the potential for strong winds to cause forest and land fires (Karhutla) until August 12, 2024.

"Be aware of the bad effects of strong winds, it is predicted that until August 12, 2024," said Head of the El Tari Kupang Meteorological Station, Sti Nenotek, quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, August 8.

He said the cause of strong winds in the NTT region was due to a significant difference in the difference in pressure between Australia and NTT.

In addition, the weather in Australia is experiencing a peak winter that causes high pressure in Australia. "So that the NTT region is also affected," he said.

With this information, BMKG reminded residents to be aware of the impacts caused by strong winds.

Sti advised the public to be aware of incidents of forest and land fires (karhutla). During strong winds, he reminded residents not to burn dry leaves or garbage.

The reason is, strong winds can cause fires to spread.

"Farmers are advised not to open new land by burning old dry land," he said.

He further reminded residents to be careful when doing activities outside the home.

For those who travel, Sti appealed to be careful with trees that fall easily. "Be aware of billboards that easily collapse," he reminded.