BMKG: Beware Of Maximum Hot Temperatures Of 37 Degrees Celsius

A resident walked using an umbrella to minimize the hot exposure to the sun in the city of Padang, Friday (26/7/2024). BETWEEN/Muhammad Zulfikar.

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has asked people in a number of big cities to be aware of and anticipate the impact of the maximum daily heat temperature reaching 34 - 37 degrees Celsius.

Head of the BMKG Miming Special Phenomenon Weather Prediction and Early Warning Team said the results of the analysis in the last 24 hours recorded the highest exposure to hot temperatures in Palu, Central Sulawesi, which reached 37.0 degrees Celsius.

Furthermore, the maximum heat temperature of more than 36.2 -- 36.0 degrees Celsius was detected by the BMKG hitting Bima in West Nusa Tenggara, Sentani in Papua to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan.

At the same time the BMKG meteorological team

also analyzes the maximum heat temperature reaching 35.9 -- 35.0 degrees Celsius hitting most areas in West Kalimantan (Melawi, Kapuas Hulu, Sintang), North Barito, Berau, Makassar, Gorontalo, Surabaya, Palangkaraya, West Kotawaringin, and Semarang.

Then for a maximum heat temperature of 34.5 -- 34.7 degrees Celsius detected in East Nusa Tenggara (Maumere, Sikka), Central Tapanuli in North Sumatra, and Lampung.

Previously, BMKG Meteorological Deputy Guswanto confirmed that the recent hot temperature phenomenon was related to the position of the solar pseudo point that crossed the equator and the lack of cloud cover, but it was still in the usual category that had no impact on changing seasons in Indonesia.

In order to reduce the impact of hot temperatures, he said, BMKG urges the public to consume drinking 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 to protect the eye, if necessary, use sunscreen to protect the skin from exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) rays.

On the other hand, BMKG reminded the public not to burn anything on empty land, in forest areas and garbage shelter areas. Local governments are asked to do land watering in order to reduce the potential for fires due to the heat of the sun in forest and land areas.

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.