BANDUNG - The Bandung Station Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that most areas of West Java (West Java) will have the potential to experience heavy rain over the next week.
Head of BMKG Bandung Teguh Rahayu explained that a number of atmospheric phenomena still trigger an increase in convective cloud growth in the West Java region in the next few days.
The Rossby type atmospheric wave is still active in the West Java region. In addition, the cyclonic circulation in southern Sumatra triggered wind bends and wind confluence (convergence) in several areas of West Java," Teguh said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 9.
Teguh explained that atmospheric lability conditions that are in the mild to strong unstable category also indicate an opportunity for convective cloud growth to trigger extreme weather.
"The humidity is also estimated to be relatively high in the 850-500 mb layer, which ranges from 50-95 percent, supported by sea level temperatures in the relatively warm southern waters of Java," he said.
Based on the results of analysis of global to local weather models and observational data, he continued, BMKG concluded that the potential for heavy rain and strong winds could occur in a short duration in a number of West Java areas.
Teguh said that his party also issued several recommendations to the community and local governments (Pemda) regarding the potential for hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods, landslides, and fallen trees.
"We urge the public to remain vigilant and update official weather information from the BMKG. Understand the potential for disasters in the surrounding environment and immediately take steps to reduce risk," he said.
He said that in facing the transition period from the dry season to the rainy season this year, the public was asked to be aware of the potential for extreme weather, such as heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning, which may occur suddenly.
"People are expected to recognize the potential for disasters in their environment and begin to understand how to reduce the risk of disasters, for example by not littering, working together to maintain cleanliness, and organize the surrounding environment," said Teguh.
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