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Brilio.net - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning about the potential for extreme weather during the peak of the 2024 Christmas celebrations. This condition is predicted to occur in several regions of Indonesia due to the tropical cyclone phenomenon. The public is advised to remain vigilant and monitor weather developments before making their Christmas homecoming trip.
BMKG forecasts show that several areas will experience heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning. This situation has the potential to disrupt Christmas celebration activities in several regions in Indonesia. BMKG continues to monitor and will issue regular weather information updates.
Well, for people who will be traveling home for Christmas, they need to know the weather conditions in their destination areas. BMKG has released a list of areas that have the potential to experience extreme weather during the 2024 Christmas period. What are they? Let's see the complete review that brilio.net has adapted from various sources, Tuesday (24/12)
List of extreme weather prospects in Indonesia
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Furthermore, on the official BMKG website, it explains that in the coming week, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is observing a number of atmospheric phenomena that are expected to affect weather conditions in the Indonesian region. One of the main factors is the Asian Monsoon followed by the Cold Seruakan. This phenomenon brings cold and dry air masses that increase the potential for rain in various regions of Indonesia by bringing a lot of water vapor into the atmosphere.
In addition, BMKG also noted the presence of Tropical Depression 99W formed in the South China Sea and Tropical Cyclone Seed 98S in the Southwest Indian Ocean Lampung. Both of these systems change weather patterns, especially in parts of Kalimantan and south-west Java. These changes affect wind patterns and rain distribution, while creating wind deceleration areas that support the formation of heavy rain in the region.
Other atmospheric phenomena such as Equatorial Rossby and Kelvin waves also increase the chances of rain clouds forming in central to eastern Indonesia, including Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua.
On the other hand, the presence of La Nia with weak intensity also contributes to the increased potential for extreme weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding. These conditions are at risk of occurring in a number of regions such as Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua.
The following is a list of BMKG's predictions of moderate to very heavy rain, which may be accompanied by lightning and strong winds, which will occur during the period 24 - 30 December 2024, including:
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- Moderate Heavy Rain
1. Sumatra:
Aceh, West Sumatra, Riau, Riau Islands, Jambi, South Sumatra, Bangka Belitung Islands, Bengkulu, Lampung.
2. Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara:
Banten, DKI Jakarta, DI Yogyakarta, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara.
3. Kalimantan:
Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, North Kalimantan.
4. Sulawesi:
North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, South Sulawesi.
5. Maluku and Papua:
Maluku, Southwest Papua, West Papua, Central Papua, Mountainous Papua, South Papua, and Papua.
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- Heavy Rain Very Heavy
6. Sumatra:
North Sumatra.
7. Java and Bali:
West Java, Central Java, East Java, Bali.
8. Kalimantan and Nusa Tenggara do not experience heavy rain
9. Sulawesi:
West Sulawesi.
10. Maluku and Papua:
North Maluku.
- Potential for strong winds in the Indonesian region
1. North Sumatra
2. Riau and Riau Islands
3. Bengkulu
4. Lampung
5. Banten
6. Jakarta
7. West Java
8. Central Java
9. South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi.
This condition increases the risk of hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods, waterlogging, landslides, and strong winds, especially in vulnerable areas.
(brl/far)
