BMKG Reminds East Java Wayarakat Extreme Weather During April Seasonal Recovery

SIDOARJO - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) asked the public to be aware of the potential for extreme weather in East Java (East Java) during the transition from rainy to dry in April 2023. Head of the Class I Meteorological Station Juanda Sidoarjo, Taufiq Hermawan in Sidoarjo, said that based on the general climate weather analysis in April 2023, the East Java region was still at a transition period from the rainy season to dry season or transition. "So extreme weather is still potentially occurring in parts of East Java," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, April 2. He said that the sea-front temperature around the East Java waters indicates that water vapor supply is still quite significant as well as the formation of convergence areas or air-mass encounters that increase the growth potential of rain clouds in the region. In addition, he said, the presence of Rossby and Kelvin Atmospheric waves in East Java which is predicted to affect weather conditions in the next week and contribute to increasing the growth of Cumulonimbus clouds, which can result in rain with moderate to heavy intensity accompanied by lightning and strong winds for a moment. "Some areas in East Java need to be wary of having extreme weather potential, which could result in hydrometeorological disasters such as puddles, tornadoes, and hails," he said. He said. almost all regions in East Java have the potential for hydrometeorological disasters, including Batu City, Blitar City, Bojonegoro, Jombang, Kediri, Malang Regency, Lumajang, Magetan, Malang City, Mojokerto City, Nganjuk, Ngawi, Pamekasan, and Ponorogo.

Also Sampang, Sidoarjo, Sumenep, Surabaya City, Trenggalek, Tulungagung, Kediri Regency, Mojokerto Regency, Blitar Regency, Pasuruan Regency, Bangkalan, Banyuwangi, Bondowoso, Gresik, Jember, Lamongan, Madiun Regency, Probolinggo Regency, Situbondo, Tuban, Madiun City, Pacitan, and Pasuruan City. Therefore, people are advised to always be aware of the potential impact of hydrometeorological disasters during the transition or transition period and always monitor the latest information based on BMKG weather radar imagery.