BMKG Reminds To Beware Of Drought Threats In NTT

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KUPANG - Class II Kupang Climatology Station The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded residents of East Nusa Tenggara Province to be aware of the threat of meteorological drought.

"Currently 100 percent of the total season zones in NTT are in the dry season period, so vigilance is needed regarding the threat of drought," said Head of Kupang Class II Climatology Station Rahmattuloh Adji as quoted by Antara, Monday, June 14.

He explained that based on data for days without rain (HTH) until June 10, 2021, it showed that several areas in NTT experienced a series of dry days with categories from very long (30-60 days) to extreme long (more than 60 days).

These areas, he said, include the districts of Alor, Belu, Ende, East Flores, Kupang, Kupang City, Lembata, Malacca and West Manggarai.

In addition, continued Adji, the forecast for rain opportunities shows that in general the NTT region is predicted to experience very low rainfall (less than 20 mm/dasarian) with a 71-100 percent chance.

"With this condition, it fulfills the requirements to issue an early warning of the threat of meteorological drought," said Adji.

Adji said that areas with meteorological early warning status need to take anticipatory steps, such as agricultural cultivation activities that do not require a lot of water.

In addition, he said, be aware of the emergence of forest, land and bush fires and save the use of clean water.