Banjarmasin, S Kalimatan (ANTARA) - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a maritime warning regarding high waves measuring 1.25 to 2.5 meters that may pose serious navigation dangers, especially in the waters of Kotabaru, South Kalimantan.
“People are urged to increase their vigilance starting Wednesday (August 5), especially fishing boats, barges, and ferries regarding high waves in the waters off Kotabaru and the surrounding areas,” said a weather forecaster at the Syamsudin Noor Banjarbaru Meteorology Station, Uli Mahanani, when confirmed in Banjarmasin, Tuesday.
He said that the weather condition in this area has the potential for light rain from morning to afternoon with thick cloud from night to early morning.
“The dominant wind direction is to the west at a speed of 9 knots/hour, while temperature between 26-28 degrees Celcius,” said Uli.
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In the waters around Kotabaru, specifically off Tanah Bumbu, BMKG predicted sea waves reaching 1.25 meters, with a dominant wind direction northwestward at a speed of 10 knots/hour.
Then, in the waters of Tanah Laut sea waves reaches 1.25 meters with a dominant wind direction northwestward at a speed of 12 knots/hour.
Meanwhile, in the waters off Banjarmasin, waves are predicted to reach 1.25 meters, with a dominant wind heading northwest at 13 knots/hour.
BMKG also issued a weather outlook for eight popular tourist attractions in South Kalimantan effective Wednesday (August 6). They include Loksado, Kembang Island, Riam Kanan, Nateh, and Angsana Beach, with potential for sunny, cloudy and heavily cloudy from morning to evening.
Similarly Floating Market and Takisung Beach have the potential for sunny and partly cloudy weather from morning to evening. But thick cloud in Tamiyang Bay in the morning with light rain in the afternoon and clear sky at night.
Even though South Kalimantan is currently entering dry season, BMKG urges the public to stay vigilant for potential impact of hydrometeorological disasters such as flooding, flash floods, landslides, inundation, fallen trees, and slippery roads.
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