On January 16-18, BMKG Calls The Potential Rainfall Accompanied By Lightning And Winds Occurring In A Number Of Areas Of NTT

Lustration - Heavy rain accompanied by wind hit the Kupang City area, NTT Province. (ANTARA)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to residents to be aware of the potential for extreme weather in the province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) from 16 to 18 January 2023. Head of the El Tari Kupang Meteorological Station Agung Sudiono Abadi explained that the presence of wind confluence areas in the NTT region as well as sea surface temperatures that are quite warm and humidity high in the atmosphere layer has the potential to trigger the emergence of extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds. Part of the NTT region, which during January 16 to 18, 2023 has the opportunity to experience light to heavy rain which can be accompanied by lightning and strong winds of short duration, including West Manggarai, Manggarai, East Manggarai, Ngada, Nagekeo, Ende, Sikka, and Alor Regencies. Regions of Belu, Malacca, North Central Timor, South Central Timor, Kupang, Kupang City, Rote Ndao, East Sumba, Central Sumba, West Sumba, and Southwest Sumba during that period also faced the potential for light to heavy rain which could be accompanied by lightning and strong winds of short duration. Agung said that extreme weather conditions could cause hydrometeorological disasters such as floods, flash floods, and landslides. "Be aware of the potential impact of fallen trees, slippery roads, damaged roofs of buildings and other public facilities, which can threaten safety," he said. when questioned in Kupang, Antara, Monday, January 16. Agung appealed to residents who live in steep areas or cliffs to be aware of the possibility of landslides and flash floods when it rains for a long time.