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BMKG Anambas Weather Prediction Today (2/10), Asking Residents to Remain Alert
Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts rain in Anambas Islands Regency, Riau Islands Province from morning to night.
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TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts rain in Anambas Islands Regency, Riau Islands Province from morning to night.
Head of the Class III Tarempa Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Sirajul Munir said the forecast for rain was due to the accumulation of air masses, resulting in the growth of rain clouds in a number of areas in Anambas.
He said that the current wave conditions are still in the calm category ranging from 0 - 0.5 meters, with wind speeds of 30 kilometers per hour.
"If the weather is bad, we will give a warning when it rains with moderate to heavy intensity and strong winds," he said, Friday (2/10/2020).
However, he asked residents to remain alert to weather changes.
Fishermen or sea transport users are asked to be careful and keep monitoring the latest information about the weather.
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"If the weather falls into the extreme category, we will coordinate with the Harbormaster to warn fishermen and sea transportation," he said.
North Wind Season
Extreme weather is common in Anambas, especially towards the end of the year.
This weather condition, characterized by heavy rain, strong winds and high sea waves, is commonly called the north wind season by the local community.
Entering the north wind season, residents in Tarempa, Siantan District, Anambas are cleaning up.
The season, which usually occurs at the end of this year, is starting to be felt by residents, which is marked by unfavorable sea conditions.
"It has been raining since yesterday until this morning. See for yourself the condition of the sea water, it is cloudy. It is not clear blue, a sign that the waves in the sea are getting stronger," said a resident, Suman.
He said the residents had anticipated the extreme weather conditions by repairing their houses near the sea.
