BMKG Estimates North Sulawesi Water Wind Speed Potentially High Waves

Wave height of several water areas in North Sulawesi and its surroundings is estimated to be between 6-25 knots (ANTARA)

MANADO - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) estimates wind speed in a number of waters in North Sulawesi and its surroundings between 6-25 knots.

"In general, the wind blows from the south-west at a speed of 6-25 knots," said BMKG Coordinator for Observation and Information at the Bitung Maritime Meteorological Station, Ricky Aror in Manado, Saturday.

According to him, the highest wind speed was observed in the waters of Talaud Islands Regency, the waters of Sitaro Islands Regency, Bitung-Likupang waters, and the North Maluku Sea.

The high speed and duration of the wind can cause an increase in wave height in the region and its surroundings.

"The BMKG wave between 1.25 - 2.5 meters (medium), is expected to occur in the western and central part of the Sulawesi Sea, the eastern waters of the Sangihe Islands Regency, the waters of the Talaud Islands Regency.

Furthermore, the eastern waters of Sitaro Islands Regency, Bitung-Likupang waters, southern waters of North Sulawesi and the Maluku Sea.

"People and ships carrying out activities in early warning areas are expected to consider these conditions," he said.