Beware Of High Waves In North Sumatra Waters

High wave illustration. BETWEEN/HO-BMG

MEDAN - Belawan Maritime Meteorological Station, North Sumatra reminded fishermen and other stakeholders to be aware of the potential for high waves in a number of waters in northern Sumatra.

Forecaster of Belawan Maritime Meteorological Station Christen Novena in Medan, Monday, said that a number of waters in northern Sumatra have the potential to have waves as high as 2.5 meters.

This condition is predicted to occur in the Indian Ocean west of Aceh and northern waters of Sabang.

"Be aware of waves with a height of 2.5 meters. This condition has the potential to occur Monday night until Wednesday night," he said.

Wind patterns in northern Sumatra waters generally blow from southwest to north at a speed of 2-30 knots. Based on data, high waves of 2.5-4 meters have the potential to occur in the waters north of Sabang and the western Indian Ocean of Aceh.

Meanwhile, moderate waves (1.25 - 2.5 meters) have the potential to occur in the northern part of the Malacca Strait, the waters of Sabang - Banda Aceh, the waters of Lhokseumawe, the central part of the Malacca Strait, the western waters of Aceh, the waters of Meulaboh - Sinabang, the waters of Nias - Sibolga, and the western Indian Ocean.

"The maximum wave can reach twice the wave height stated in the data," he said.