BPBD Warns of Tidal Floods in Coastal Areas of Jakarta
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has warned of potential tidal flooding in the coastal areas of Jakarta over the next few days.
Residents must be aware of the maximum tidal height which can potentially cause tidal flooding
Therefore, the coastal areas of Jakarta that should be aware of this natural phenomenon include Pademangan, Penjaringan, Sunda Kelapa Marunda Port, and Seribu Islands.
Jakarta BPBD Head Isnawa Adji disclosed that based on the Tanjung Priok Maritime BMKG Press Release regarding the Warning of Potential Coastal Floods (ROB) from July 8 to 17, 2022, the earth is currently entering the full moon phase which coincides with Perigee (closest distance from the moon to earth), so it has the potential to cause an increase in tidal heights. maximum sea.
BPBD Conveys Potential Disasters Monitoring Results"Residents must be aware of the maximum tidal height which can potentially cause tidal flooding," he expressed, Wednesday (7/13).
He also urged locals to continuously monitor the latest information on sea waves through the page bpbd.jakarta.go.id/gelombanglaut. If they find an emergency that needs help, immediately contact the Jakarta Siaga 112 Call Center.
"We also tell them to pay attention to the warnings and maritime weather information from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG)," he stated.
Maritime weather information from BMKG can be accessed through:
- Tanjung Priok Maritime BMKG Call Center: 081316760711
- Facebook: Stasiun Meteorologi Maritim Tanjung Priok
- Instagram: @bmkgpriok @infobmkg @bmkgmaritim
- Twitter: @bmkgpriok @infobmkg
- Website: maritim.bmkg.go.id
