BMKG: Cyclone 98S Triggers High Waves In East Java-Bali

Illustration - A resident brought a bucket to collect seawater on Sodong Beach, Karangbenda Village, Adipala District, Cilacap Regency, Central Java, Thursday (19/9/2024). (ANTARA/Sumarwoto)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated that the 98S tropical cyclone seeds have the potential to trigger sea wave heights and increase wind speed in the Indian Ocean south of East Java - Bali and its surroundings.

Head of BMKG Dwikorita Karnawati said the potential for an increase in sea wave height needs to be watched out for local people for at least 30 December - 2 January 2025.

Based on observations from the BMKG meteorological team, it is known that the seeds of tropical cyclone 98S were observed to be in the southwest Indian Ocean of Bengkulu. This area has previously been detected by BMKG as a suspect in tropical cyclone areas in recent days.

The center of circulation of tropical cyclone seeds 98S is at coordinates at coordinates 94.5 degrees BT and 15.9 degrees LS with a maximum wind speed of more than 28 kilometers per hour.

Reported by Antara, Monday, December 30, the cyclone seeds are estimated to have the potential to become a tropical cyclone in the low category. Therefore, BMKG urges the public to be aware of the indirect impact in the form of increasing sea wave heights which can be accompanied by strong winds.

The wind pattern in northern Indonesia generally moves from the Northwest - Northeast with wind speeds ranging from 8 - 25 knots, while in southern Indonesia it generally moves from the West - Northwest with wind speeds ranging from 8 - 27 knots.

BMKG mapped the potential for an increase in sea wave heights targeting a number of water areas including the western Indian Ocean Bengkulu - Lampung, the southern Indian Ocean Java - NTB, the Java Sea, the North Natuna Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean of Papua with a height of 1.25-2.5 meters.

In addition, ship shipping operators ranging from fishing boats, ferries, barges and cruise ships were also asked to be aware of the impact of high sea waves of 2,50 - 4.0 meters triggered by the presence of the 98S tropical cyclone seeds in the North Natuna Sea area and the Indian Ocean south of East Java - Bali.