Bad Weather Threats Stop Residents' Activities In Natuna

The atmosphere on Tiga Natuna Island, residents can't cross because of bad weather/Photo: Antara

NATUNA - The people's ferry on Tiga Island, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri) was stopped due to strong winds and big waves on Thursday, June 30, 2022. " said Bali, one of the owners of the boat crossing Pulau Tiga - Strait of Lampa, Thursday morning 30 June. "We can't cross, besides that we also can't dock because the waves broke at the port," he said, quoted by Antara. will end, Sunday may be shady, usually it is," said Bali. Meanwhile, Teguh, prospective passengers from Pulau Tiga to the Lampa Strait, explained that until Thursday afternoon they still could not cross the road. towards the Strait of Lampa.

"We are still in Tanjung Kumbik, from this morning until now there have been no passing pompong passengers, we plan to cross to the Lampa Strait Port," said Teguh. Meanwhile, the Riau Islands BMKG in Ranai, Natuna issued an early warning regarding the weather in the Natuna sea port area valid on Thursday 30 June at 07.00 WIB - 19.00 WIB.Based on data from the Pontianak Maritime Meteorological Station, the sea port weather forecast guidance for wave height is moderate for Tiga Island and its surroundings with wave heights reaching 1.25 meters to 2.5 meters. BMKG also reminded that the maximum wave can reach twice the wave height listed above. Be aware of the potential for strong winds in the Anambas and Natuna areas. And be aware of the potential for sea waves that can reach a height of 3.0 meters in the Natuna waters and 2.5 meters in the Anambas waters.