High Wave Reaches 2.50 Meters, Fishermen In Banten Waters Please Be Alert

Photo Illustration: Antara

JAKARTA Fishermen in Banten waters covering the south of Banten, the Indian Ocean, and the Southern Sunda Strait are advised to be aware of high waves reaching 2.50 meters, on 19-20 February 2024.

The Coordinator for Data and Information of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Serang Class I Maritime Meteorological Station, Tatang, said that his party issued an early warning to the safety of fishermen and barges crossing Banten waters. So far, the waters have a wave height of 2.50 meters, so they are at high risk for shipping actors, especially fishermen using boats and barges.," said Tatang, quoted from Antara, Monday, February 19. He also issued an early warning of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning that occurred in six areas in Banten, including Lebak Regency, Pandeglang Regency, Cilegon City, Serang City, Serang Regency and Tangerang Regency.

Bad weather that occurs in six areas in the Banten area has the opportunity to occur in the afternoon and can cause hydrometeorological natural disasters, such as floods, landslides, ground movements, strong winds and high waves. "We hope that people living in areas prone to natural disasters can also increase disaster awareness so as not to cause casualties," he explained.. "We ask fishermen to be vigilant if they go to sea to avoid being dragged into the wave," said Ahmad Hadi.*