At the peak of the rainy season, rains can likely occur in the morning, afternoon, or evening, with varying intensities, ranging from light to moderate and heavy with a long durationSidoarjo (ANTARA) - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Juanda, Sidoarjo, East Java, called on the public to be cognizant of extreme weather at the peak of the rainy season from January to February 2022.
Juanda's BMKG Data and Information Coordinator, Teguh Tri Susanto, stated here on Friday that the East Java region had entered the peak of the rainy season.
"At the peak of the rainy season, rains can likely occur in the morning, afternoon, or evening, with varying intensities, ranging from light to moderate and heavy with a long duration," he affirmed.
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Susanto pointed out that a low pressure center in the south of East Java was causal to the formation of an air mass meeting area in the East Java region.
Moreover, the sea surface temperature, which is still quite warm, also significantly affects the supply of increasingly more mass of water vapor into the atmosphere.
Such conditions significantly affect the formation of Cumulonimbus clouds that will be more intense and can cause rains of moderate to heavy intensity accompanied by momentary lightning and strong winds.
Susanto appealed to the public to be alert and careful of the impacts, including potential floods, landslides, flash floods, puddles, strong winds, fallen trees, and slippery roads.
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"(The public) needs to be aware of the westerly monsoon winds that are getting stronger in January, which can likely trigger high waves in the waters of East Java, especially in the eastern part of the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean in the southern part of East Java," he emphasized.
Susanto stated that tidal flooding could likely occur on January 30-31, 2022, around the East Surabaya and Tanjung Perak Port. The flooding was caused by the maximum tide of sea water due to the full moon phase.
"For people looking for the latest information, BMKG Juanda Surabaya opens a 24-hour weather information service, through the website
(http://www.juanda.jatim.bmkg.go.id), social media (@infobmkgjuanda), and telephone (031) 8668989," he remarked.
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