Central Kalimantan Residents Are Asked To Be Aware Of The Potential For Heavy Rain Accompanied By Lightning

Residents crossed the highway during heavy rains in the city of Palangka Raya, some time ago. (ANTARA/Rendhik Andika)

PALANGKA RAYA - Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecaster Tjilik Riwut Palangka Raya Roland Binery asked the public to be aware of the potential for heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning in the Central Kalimantan region.

"Currently, the Central Kalimantan region is still in the transitional period of weather or transition. Be aware of the potential for heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning, including extreme weather changes," said Roland as quoted by Antara, Monday, May 16.

From the analysis carried out by BMKG in the period 16-22 May or the next week, some areas in the province nicknamed "Bumi Tambun Bungai, Bumi Pancasila" are expected to still rain.

The intensity of the rain was from moderate to heavy category. Potential to occur in the afternoon towards the afternoon and continues into the evening.

"This has the potential to occur, especially in the northern and eastern parts of Central Kalimantan, such as Gunung Mas, North Barito, Murung Raya, South Barito and East Barito to parts of the Kapuas region," he said.

However, other regions also have the same potential, including the Palangka Raya City area.

He said, for ordinary people, sudden changes in weather can also be detected. Usually if the morning is sunny and the heat is quite hot, then at around 10.00-11.00 western Indonesia time suddenly significant cloud growth occurs, then in the afternoon before the afternoon it rains heavily.

Roland said that during the transition period in May, the maximum daytime temperature recorded by the BMKG reached 36 degrees Celsius. An increase of two to three degrees Celsius from the average maximum temperature of 33-34 degrees Celsius.

"To update information related to weather developments, we also provide services to the public, either through the BMKG official website, applications and various BMKG social media," he said.

Meanwhile, on the official website of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency at www.bmkg.go.id, an early warning for the people of Central Kalimantan has also been listed.

The early warning asked the public to be aware of the potential for moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning or lightning and strong winds in most areas of Central Kalimantan.

In addition, they are also alert to the impact of disasters such as floods, puddles, landslides, strong winds, lightning or lightning and fallen trees.