Referred To The Super Full Moon Phenomenon, BMKG Forecasts The Potential For Rob Floods Occurred In West Aceh

Police officers helped evacuate property belonging to residents who were victims of the natural disaster/Via ANTARA)

ACEH - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the potential for tidal flooding will still occur in the western coast of Aceh, especially in Meulaboh, the capital city of West Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. "The cause of this tidal flood is due to the super full moon phenomenon or the full moon phase. The phenomenon also coincides with the highest tide phase on July 13," said BMKG Station forecaster Cut Nyak Dhien Nagan Raya, Aceh Province, Rahmat Zikri when contacted from Meulaboh, Antara, Friday, July 8 evening. He said the phenomenon of the potential for tidal flooding that occurred in the western coast of Aceh was also caused because the Aceh region is currently in the westerly wind season, adding to the wave height. According to him, based on data monitoring on water levels and tidal predictions, the potential for coastal flooding (rob) has the potential in several coastal areas of Indonesia on 11-19 July 2022. Especially for coastal areas of Aceh (West retailers), he said, it is predicted that the potential for tidal flooding will start from July 12-17, 2022. "If there is a potential (flood) of course there can also be danger. In general, it can disrupt community activities around ports and coasts," he said. Due to the potential for tidal flooding in the western coast of Aceh, including Meulaboh, his party appealed to the public to always be vigilant and alert. This is to anticipate the maximum impact of sea water when doing activities on the coast, said Rahmat Zikri.