BMKG Prediction, Rain Accompanied by Lightning Still Potential to Happen in Batam City

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - Rain with moderate to high intensity accompanied by lightning potential has occurred in Batam City since the last few days.

Head of BMKG Data and Information Hang Nadim Suratman said, it was caused by the peak of the rainy season in June 2020.

According to him, the community does not need to frighten of lightning. Only, asked to be vigilant.

Because the sound is so loud. Potential for electronic devices.

In addition, the direction of the wind from the Southeast to the Northwest.

As is known, power outages in a number of areas in Batam are known to originate from the electricity transmission section which is experiencing interference due to being struck by lightning.

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"Actually, the peak of May was yesterday. But these are the remnants. Even so, it was quite thick.

Such is the prediction based on tools and measurements owned by BMKG Hang Nadim, "Suratman said, Friday (5/6) afternoon.

Despite the potential for heavy rain along with lightning, Suratman said the weather conditions were still safe for land, sea and even air transportation.

"But it is still safe for land, sea and air transportation. Visibility is also above 10 Kilometers. This is still very good. Wind speed is 5-20 km per hour," he said.

As for the weather forecast Saturday, June 6, 2020, the existence of shearlines around Riau Islands region caused an accumulation of air mass so that the potential for the formation of rain clouds tends to increase.

In general, tomorrow's weather conditions are forecast to be cloudy.

And there is a chance that rain will occur with a mild intensity, until dense that can be accompanied by lightning and strong winds.

"Beware of rain with moderate to heavy intensity. Which can be accompanied by lightning and strong winds and high sea waves in Bintan / Tanjung Pinang, Natuna and Anambas regions," Suratman added. (TribunBatam.id/Leo Halawa)

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