BMKG Asks Central Java Residents To Be Alert Of The Potential For Extreme Weather 1-3 February

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the public to be aware of extreme weather that could potentially occur in a number of areas of Central Java (Central Java) on February 1-3, 2023.

"Therefore, we urge the public to be aware of the possibility of hydrometeorological disasters in the form of floods, flash floods, landslides, strong winds, and tornadoes as a result of the potential for extreme weather," said Head of the BMKG Technician Group at the Tunggul Wulung Meteorological Station. Cilacap Teguh Wardoyo in Cilacap, Central Java, Tuesday, January 31, was confiscated by Antara.

He said, based on data released by BMKG Meteorological Station (Stamet) Ahmad Yani Semarang, areas that have the potential for extreme weather to occur on February 1 include Cilacap, Banyumas, Purbalingga, Banjarnegara, Temanggung, Regency.

Pekalongan, Batang, Kebumen, Purworejo, Magelang Regency/City, Regency. Semarang, Salatiga, Boyolali, Klaten, Brebes, Regency. Tegal, Pemalang, Demak, Kudus, Pati, and surrounding areas.

Meanwhile, on February 2, extreme weather has the potential to be in Cilacap, Banyumas, Purbalingga, Banjarnegara, Boyolali, Klaten, Semarang Regency, Magelang Regency/City, Salatiga, Brebes, Regency. Tegal, Kebumen, Purworejo, Wonogiri, and surrounding areas, while on February 3 in Cilacap, Brebes, Boyolali, and surrounding areas.

"Based on the results of the analysis of atmospheric dynamics, there are several factors that have the potential to increase the growth of rain clouds and significant weather in parts of Indonesia, especially Central Java," he said.

According to him, several supporting factors for extreme weather include the Maden Jullian Oscillation (MJO) phenomenon which is observed to be active, especially on the west side of Indonesia.

In addition, he said, there is convergence in the Central Java region which is supported by relatively high humidity and local lability which is quite unstable.

"Regarding these conditions, rain with moderate to heavy intensity which can be accompanied by lightning and strong winds is predicted to have the potential to occur in a number of areas of Central Java on February 1-3, 2023," he said.