BMKG Reminds Potential High Waves Up To 4 Meters In Several Indonesian Waters

High wave illustration (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an early warning regarding the potential for high waves that are likely to occur in several Indonesian waters from Wednesday, November 26 to Friday, November 28 at 07.00 WIB.

In its report, the BMKG conveyed that the wave height has the potential to reach 4 meters. This condition is influenced by wind patterns in the north which move from northwest to northeast at a speed of 630 knots.

Meanwhile in the southern region, the wind blows from the southeast to the southwest at a speed of 625 knots.

The highest wind speed was detected in the central part of the Malacca Strait. BMKG also mentioned two waters that have the potential to experience waves between 1.25 to 4 meters, namely the Indian Ocean west of Aceh and the Indian Ocean west of the Nias Islands.

With these conditions, BMKG asked coastal communities, fishermen, and sea transportation operators to increase vigilance. High waves have the potential to disrupt shipping safety and other activities at sea.