BMKG Predicts North Sumatra Has The Potential To Be Scorching Hot In The Next 3 Days

Illustration of hot weather (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts scorching hot weather still has the potential to occur for the next three days in North Sumatra.

"Our observations today are 34.1 degrees Celsius, a few days ago it was 36.3 degrees Celsius," said Medan BBMKG Weather Forecaster Budi Prasetyo in Medan, Saturday, as reported by Antara.

The cause of the scorching hot weather in North Sumatra is due to the presence of westerly winds that bring dry air masses into the atmosphere in this province.

In addition, the occurrence of typhoons in the Philippine sea area, attracting wet air masses in the North Sumatran atmosphere, causes the air to become dry.

"Although we feel stifling with the current weather, the rain is still falling. It is only local, such as in Langkat, Binjai, Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai, Tebing Tinggi, Simalungun and Karo tonight," he said.

This dry weather, he said, occurs almost evenly in North Sumatra, so people in this province must avoid dehydration by consuming enough water.

"The point is not to get dehydrated, drink lots of water, eat fruit that contains lots of water, and reduce outdoor activities," he explained.

"If you are dehydrated, you can have a fever and your body will become weak. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic with erratic weather," said Budi Prasetyo.*