JAKARTA - BMKG Class I Sultan Thaha Jambi reminded Jambi residents to be aware of the potential for extreme weather in the Jambi Province region on August 15-19 2021.
Head of BMKG Class I Sulthan Thaha, Ibnu Sulistyono, issued an early warning of extreme weather caused by disturbances in weather patterns, namely the cyclonic circulation in the West Indian Ocean of Sumatra.
"It was observed that there was a disturbance in weather patterns, namely cyclonic circulation in the West Indian Ocean of Sumatra which resulted in the formation of convergence (wind meeting), slowing of wind speed and conditions of atmospheric humidity which were observed to be quite wet (>70%) resulting in the potential for the formation of rain clouds in the Jambi Province region. "Ibn said as reported by Antara, Sunday, August 15. These conditions result in the potential for rain with moderate to heavy intensity which can be accompanied by lightning accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
"People in the Jambi Province are urged to be aware of the impacts triggered by the extreme weather," he said.
The BMKG warned that the possible impacts include strong winds, fallen trees, fallen billboards, damage to house roofs, puddles and floods and landslides and reduced visibility.
The public is advised to increase preparedness for the impacts that can be caused and to update the latest weather information through the call center 0741 - 572161, https://www.bmkg.go.id, follow Instagram: @BMKGJambi.
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